Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears box score, match player stats and summary feat. Sam Darnold

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The Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears met in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season. The NFC North has been considered the toughest division in football during the year, with all teams in the fight for the playoffs, but the Vikings and the Lions started to run away with their respective records.

For Minnesota, losing the game was not an option. Even as they were facing a division rival away from home, they still could not allow the Detroit Lions to extend their NFC North advantage further. For Chicago, this was probably the last chance to still mount a run at the NFC Wild Card.

The game was dominated by the visitors until late in the fourth quarter, when the Bears kicked a field goal, recovered the onside kick and scored another touchdown to tie the game. However, the Vikings were still able to close out the game in overtime.

Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears box score

TeamFirst Quarter Second QuarterThird Quarter Fourth Quarter OT Final Score
Minnesota Vikings014103330
Chicago Bears73017027

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Minnesota Vikings box score

Quarterback

QuarterbackPassing YdsCompletionsPass AttsPass TDsINTsRush ydsRush att
Sam Darnold330223420-12

Although the Vikings had many more problems closing out the game than expected, quarterback Sam Darnold had a solid showing, completing over 64% of his throws and with no interceptions. After a few shaky performances, he was back to his best on Sunday.

Rushing and receiving

PlayerRush AttemptsRushing YardsRushing TDsReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDs
Aaron Jones2210613230
Cam Akers3190160
Jordan Addison00081611
Johnny Mundt000170
Justin Jefferson0002270
Jalen Nailor000151
T.J. Hockenson00071150

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Aaron Jones' exhibition was fantastic, crossing the 100-yard mark and scoring a touchdown. However, it's interesting to notice that Justin Jefferson had a quiet game, with just two catches and 27 receiving yards. On the other hand, Jordan Addison dominated and put stellar numbers.

Defense

PlayerTackles (Total)Sacks
Interceptions
Harrison Smith1100
Andrew Van Ginkel710
Blake Cashman600
Josh Metellus700
Stephon Gilmore500
Jonathan Greenard620
Byron Murphy800
Camryn Bynum500
Jonathan Bullard500
Aaron Jones100
Kamu Grugier-Hill300
Shaquill Griffin400
Jerry Tillery200
Jalen Redmond100
Harrison Phillips100
Dallas Turner100
Trent Sherfield100
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Chicago Bears box score

Quarterback

QuarterbackPassing YdsCompletionsPass AttsPass TDsINTsRush ydsRush att
Caleb Williams340324720336

Caleb Williams continues to show signs of improvement under Thomas Brown's leadership. The offensive coordinator change has done wonders for the quarterback, and he had a strong Sunday, with over 300 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Rushing and receiving

PlayerRush AttemptsRushing YardsRushing TDsReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDs
D'Andre Swift133003350
DJ Moore113071061
Roschon Johnson2201100
Keenan Allen0009861
Cole Kmet0007640
Rome Odunze0005390
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The running game was a big problem for Chicago. Caleb Williams had some good scrambles, but the running backs averaged under 3.0 yards per carry in 16 rushes. This was a big difference for Minnesota, who controlled the line of scrimmage, especially with Jones running. DJ Moore was Williams' best friend.

Defense

PlayerTackles (Total)Sacks
Interceptions
Kevin Byard1300
Jonathan Owens800
Terell Smith500
Tarvarius Moore300
Gervon Dexter500
Tremaine Edmunds900
Travis Homer200
DeMarcus Walker510
Teven Jenkins100
Daniel Hardy100
Tyrique Stevenson200
Amen Ogbongbemiga100
Kyler Gordon400
Jack Sanborn200
Montez Sweat310
Daniel Hardy100
Jacob Martin110
TJ Edwards900

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Edited by Henrique Bulio
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