Minnesota
Vikings
8-3
42
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
1-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 13 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Chicago Bears 42-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season enters its final stretch. With both teams vying for a critical win, the Vikings emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
LaNorris Sellers was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 346 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with the offense was evident, as he guided the Vikings to a commanding lead. Meanwhile, despite the loss, Nate Frazier of the Bears tallied 109 rushing yards, and Justin Jefferson delivered a strong performance with 138 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, the Vikings made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. JT Woods recorded two interceptions, a key factor in stifling the Bears' offensive efforts. The turning point came in the second quarter when Woods' first interception set up a quick touchdown for Minnesota, allowing them to pull ahead and maintain control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 43 | 24 | 56% | 681 | 7 | 2 | 120.8 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 346 | 2 | 1 | 100.8 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 13 | 109 | 8.4 | 33 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 19 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 10 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 18 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 18 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr. | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

