Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9
— The Minnesota Vikings have little margin for error and plenty of room to improve as they try to secure a playoff spot.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
17
Chicago Bears
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| CHI | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Soldier Field · 60,082 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 6-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 17-9
Jesper Horsted 19 Yd pass from Justin Fields
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Touchdown 5:51 17-3
Ihmir Smith-Marsette 7 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Field Goal 1:33 10-3
Cairo Santos 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:28 10-0
Greg Joseph 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:03 7-0
Justin Jefferson 12 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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CHI
9 plays, 80 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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MIN 1:52
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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CHI 4:15
8 plays, 42 yards, 1:55 · Downs
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MIN 6:10
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:20 · Punt
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CHI 8:30
11 plays, 81 yards, 3:51 · Downs
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MIN 12:21
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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MIN 14:42
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:12 · Punt
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Touchdown 0:00 17-9
Jesper Horsted 19 Yd pass from Justin Fields
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CHI 0:54
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Downs
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MIN 2:25
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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CHI 4:02
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:49 · Punt
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MIN 5:51
12 plays, 77 yards, 5:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:51 17-3
Ihmir Smith-Marsette 7 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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CHI 11:32
5 plays, 9 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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MIN
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:28 · Downs
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CHI 0:28
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:18 · Missed FG
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MIN 0:46
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:47 · Interception
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CHI 1:33
12 plays, 49 yards, 5:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:33 10-3
Cairo Santos 34 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 7:28
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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CHI 9:04
8 plays, 58 yards, 4:24 · Fumble
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MIN 13:28
8 plays, 34 yards, 4:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:28 10-0
Greg Joseph 37 Yd Field Goal
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CHI 2:37
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:26 · Fumble
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MIN 5:03
8 plays, 54 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:03 7-0
Justin Jefferson 12 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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CHI 9:40
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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MIN 11:26
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:34 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
MIN
CHI
13
1st Downs
24
5
Passing 1st downs
13
4
Rushing 1st downs
8
4
1st downs from penalties
3
5-17
3rd down efficiency
2-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-5
61
Total Plays
70
193
Total Yards
370
3.2
Yards per Play
5.3
12
Total Drives
11
61
Passing
255
12/24
Comp/Att
26/39
2.2
Yards per pass
6.1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
4-26
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-30
132
Rushing
115
33
Rushing Attempts
28
4.0
Yards per rush
4.1
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-5
7-54
Penalties
9-91
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
3
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:45
Possession
29:15
Injuries
Chicago Bears
- Kyle Monangai Out
- Malik Muhammad II Out
- Luther Burden III Questionable
- Tyrique Stevenson Sr. Questionable
- Case Keenum Out
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray Doubtful
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Questionable
- Demond Claiborne Injured Reserve
- Theo Jackson Questionable
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