Cousins, Hicks lead way as Vikings knock out Fields, beat Bears 19-13
— The Minnesota Vikings took a cue from the Texas Rangers and decided to play a Creed song. They chose “Higher” and sent Chicago toward another low.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
19
Chicago Bears
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
| CHI | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
Soldier Field · 62,167 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23-16 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:46 19-13
Tyson Bagent 1 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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Touchdown 6:44 19-6
Jordan Hicks 42 Yd Fumble Return (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 0:12 12-6
Jordan Addison 10 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins
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Field Goal 3:18 6-6
Cairo Santos 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:56 6-3
Greg Joseph 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:41 3-3
Cairo Santos 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:24 3-0
Greg Joseph 53 Yd Field Goal
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MIN
6 plays, 1 yard, 1:51 · Downs
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CHI 1:51
9 plays, 41 yards, 4:53 · Interception
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MIN 6:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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CHI 7:46
9 plays, 77 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 19-13
Tyson Bagent 1 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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MIN 12:42
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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CHI 14:11
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MIN 0:13
6 plays, 16 yards, 4:08 · Missed FG
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CHI 4:21
6 plays, 45 yards, 2:23 · Downs
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CHI 6:44
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:23 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:44 19-6
Jordan Hicks 42 Yd Fumble Return (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MIN 8:07
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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CHI 9:49
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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MIN 13:36
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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CHI
1 play, -1 yard, 0:12 · End of Half
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MIN 0:12
8 plays, 77 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:12 12-6
Jordan Addison 10 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins
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CHI 1:47
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:01 · Interception
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MIN 2:48
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:30 · Fumble
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CHI 3:18
5 plays, 45 yards, 2:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:18 6-6
Cairo Santos 53 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 6:06
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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CHI 7:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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MIN 8:56
9 plays, 42 yards, 4:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:56 6-3
Greg Joseph 51 Yd Field Goal
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CHI 13:41
14 plays, 71 yards, 7:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:41 3-3
Cairo Santos 22 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 6:24
9 plays, 33 yards, 4:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:24 3-0
Greg Joseph 53 Yd Field Goal
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CHI 11:11
6 plays, 3 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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Team Stats
MIN
CHI
12
1st Downs
18
8
Passing 1st downs
8
3
Rushing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs from penalties
1
2-13
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
55
Total Plays
65
220
Total Yards
275
4.0
Yards per Play
4.2
11
Total Drives
12
174
Passing
113
21/31
Comp/Att
16/24
5.3
Yards per pass
3.9
0
Interceptions thrown
2
2-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-28
46
Rushing
162
22
Rushing Attempts
36
2.1
Yards per rush
4.5
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
5-63
Penalties
5-29
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:49
Possession
35:11
Injuries
Chicago Bears
- Tyrique Stevenson Sr. Questionable
- Malik Muhammad II Questionable
- Kyle Monangai Questionable
- Zavier Scott Injured Reserve
- Kentavius Street Injured Reserve
Minnesota Vikings
- Demond Claiborne Questionable
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Andrew Van Ginkel Questionable
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Kyler Murray Questionable
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