Chicago
Bears
4-1
43
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 40d ago
In a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Chicago Bears overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 43-10 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season comes to a close. The Bears showcased their offensive firepower, leaving the Vikings in the dust and making a strong case for their postseason ambitions. Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 299 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and poise throughout the game. Meanwhile, Zavion Thomas was a dual threat, racking up 94 rushing yards while also leading all receivers with 115 yards and a touchdown. Together, they formed a dynamic duo that the Vikings struggled to contain. On the defensive side, the Vikings were unable to mount a significant challenge, despite Jamal Adams' seven total tackles and Andrew Van Ginkel's lone sack. The turning point came early in the second half when the Bears scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively breaking the game open and leaving Minnesota scrambling for answers. With this performance, Chicago not only secured the win but also sent a clear message to their playoff opponents.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB352880%29920121.3
Kyler MurrayQB401948%1601066.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Zavion ThomasWR19494.0941940
D'Andre SwiftHB16845.3212170
Jordan MasonHB10787.8380260
Caleb WilliamsQB8394.9—070
Aaron Jones SrHB4123.0—050
Kyler MurrayQB4112.8—060
Joe MixonHB571.4—070
Justin JeffersonWR100.0—000
Jauan JenningsWR000.0—000
Luther Burden IIIWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Zavion ThomasWR1011511.5241250
Jauan JenningsWR10878.7371151
Colston LovelandTE67913.290240
Luther Burden IIIWR66911.5191270
Justin JeffersonWR34013.3140280
Rome OdunzeWR3279.070150
Jordan AddisonWR3227.39090
Josh OliverTE263.0—030
Joe MixonHB263.07050
Jordan MasonHB155.04050
D'Andre SwiftHB133.05030
Aaron Jones SrHB000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Will ReichardK12123
Cairo SantosK33443