Bears at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 30, Chicago Bears 24 · REGS LG
Final Score
Bears 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Vikings 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPCaleb Williams 342 yds passingDemond Claiborne 99 yds rushingLuther Burden III 123 yds receivingHarrison Smith 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 469 · 386Passing yards 342 · 271Rushing yards 127 · 115Completions 26/45 · 18/27Yards per carry 4.4 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 30-24, securing a crucial victory as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff positions. The stakes were high, and the Vikings rose to the occasion, delivering a performance that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Drake Maye led the Vikings' offensive charge, throwing for three touchdowns to propel his team to victory. Demond Claiborne contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 99 yards, while Caleb Williams of the Bears put up an impressive 342 passing yards, aided by Luther Burden III, who racked up 123 receiving yards. This back-and-forth battle showcased the offensive firepower on both sides.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Harrison Smith's eight tackles were instrumental in containing the Bears' offensive efforts, while Domonique Orange's sack added pressure on Chicago’s quarterback, disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came late in the game when the Vikings' defense held the Bears scoreless in the final minutes, allowing them to secure the win and maintain their playoff hopes.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 26/45 | 58% | 342 | 2 | 0 | 96.7 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 18/27 | 67% | 271 | 3 | 0 | 136.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 15 | 67 | 4.5 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 15 | 99 | 6.6 | 52 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 75 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahdae WalkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 2 | 98 | 49.0 | 72 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 75 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kalif RaymondWR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Kyler GordonCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin BookerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Harrison SmithFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Van NoyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James LynchDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah SewellSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/2 | 3 | 54 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 1 | 26 |