Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead
— Sam Darnold figured the Vikings would recover the Bears' onside kick near the end of regulation and he would only need to kneel.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
30
Chicago Bears
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| CHI | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
Soldier Field · 57,659 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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Field Goal 2:10 30-27
John Parker Romo 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 27-27
Cairo Santos 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:22 27-24
Keenan Allen 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Caleb Williams Pass to DJ Moore for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 1:56 27-16
John Parker Romo 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:22 24-16
DJ Moore 10 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:22 24-10
Aaron Jones 2 Yd Rush (John Parker Romo Kick)
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Field Goal 12:40 17-10
John Parker Romo 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 14-10
Cairo Santos 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:29 14-7
Jalen Nailor 5 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (John Parker Romo Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 7-7
Jordan Addison 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (John Parker Romo Kick)
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Touchdown 0:53 0-7
Roschon Johnson 1 Yd Rush (Cairo Santos Kick)
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MIN 2:10
10 plays, 68 yards, 5:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:10 30-27
John Parker Romo 29 Yd Field Goal
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CHI 7:39
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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CHI
3 plays, 27 yards, 0:22 · Field Goal
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CHI 0:22
8 plays, 40 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 27-27
Cairo Santos 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:22 27-24
Keenan Allen 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Caleb Williams Pass to DJ Moore for Two-Point Conversion)
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MIN 1:56
11 plays, 63 yards, 5:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:56 27-16
John Parker Romo 26 Yd Field Goal
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CHI 7:22
10 plays, 64 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:22 24-16
DJ Moore 10 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MIN 12:07
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:53 · Downs
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CHI
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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MIN 1:22
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:22 24-10
Aaron Jones 2 Yd Rush (John Parker Romo Kick)
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MIN 4:09
7 plays, 36 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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CHI 8:00
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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MIN 8:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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CHI 10:07
5 plays, 43 yards, 2:33 · Downs
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MIN 12:40
5 plays, 55 yards, 2:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:40 17-10
John Parker Romo 40 Yd Field Goal
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CHI
10 plays, 49 yards, 3:09 · Field Goal
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MIN 3:09
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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CHI 4:50
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:39 · Punt
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MIN 6:29
6 plays, 53 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 14-10
Cairo Santos 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:29 14-7
Jalen Nailor 5 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (John Parker Romo Kick)
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CHI 9:26
10 plays, 40 yards, 5:28 · Blocked FG
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MIN 14:54
3 plays, 67 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 7-7
Jordan Addison 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (John Parker Romo Kick)
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CHI 0:53
7 plays, 79 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:53 0-7
Roschon Johnson 1 Yd Rush (Cairo Santos Kick)
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MIN 5:10
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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CHI 5:36
8 plays, 25 yards, 4:11 · Punt
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MIN 9:47
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:28 · Fumble
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CHI 13:15
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:45 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
MIN
CHI
22
1st Downs
20
13
Passing 1st downs
14
7
Rushing 1st downs
6
2
1st downs from penalties
0
6-13
3rd down efficiency
6-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
65
Total Plays
73
452
Total Yards
398
7.0
Yards per Play
5.5
12
Total Drives
13
328
Passing
320
23/35
Comp/Att
32/48
8.6
Yards per pass
6.3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-20
124
Rushing
78
27
Rushing Attempts
22
4.6
Yards per rush
3.5
3-7
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
5-45
Penalties
7-80
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:26
Possession
34:24
Injuries
Chicago Bears
- Kyle Monangai Questionable
- Kentavius Street Questionable
- Grady Jarrett Questionable
- Malik Muhammad II Questionable
- Coby Bryant Injured Reserve
Minnesota Vikings
- Christian Darrisaw Questionable
- Kyler Murray Questionable
- Theo Jackson Questionable
- Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
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