National Football League

FINAL
Minnesota Vikings 27
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Chicago Bears 24
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Match Report

J.J. McCarthy rallies the Vikings in the fourth quarter of his debut for a 27-24 win over the Bears

— J.J. McCarthy’s long-awaited debut for the Minnesota Vikings was looking more like a nightmare.

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Team Stats

MIN CHI
14
1st Downs
20
5
Passing 1st downs
10
6
Rushing 1st downs
7
3
1st downs from penalties
3
3-12
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
49
Total Plays
63
254
Total Yards
317
5.2
Yards per Play
5.0
13
Total Drives
13
134
Passing
198
13/20
Comp/Att
21/35
5.8
Yards per pass
5.4
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-12
120
Rushing
119
26
Rushing Attempts
26
4.6
Yards per rush
4.6
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
8-50
Penalties
12-127
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
27:07
Possession
32:53

Top Performers

MIN

  • Ryan Wright NO 7 · YDS 333 · AVG 47.6
  • J.J. McCarthy C/ATT 13/20 · YDS 143 · AVG 7.2
  • Will Reichard FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 59
  • Ty Chandler NO 3 · YDS 84 · AVG 28.0

CHI

  • Caleb Williams C/ATT 21/35 · YDS 210 · AVG 6.0
  • Tory Taylor NO 6 · YDS 266 · AVG 44.3
  • Devin Duvernay NO 3 · YDS 81 · AVG 27.0
  • Luther Burden III NO 1 · YDS 44 · AVG 44.0

Injuries

Chicago Bears

  • Anthony Johnson Jr. Out
  • Kyle Monangai Out
  • D'Marco Jackson Questionable
  • Coby Bryant Injured Reserve
  • Cole Kmet Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings

  • Jay Ward Questionable
  • Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
  • Nick Samac Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Batty Injured Reserve

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 2:02 27-24

    Rome Odunze 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos Kick)

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 2:53 27-17

    J.J. McCarthy 14 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 9:46 20-17

    Aaron Jones Sr. 27 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (J.J. McCarthy Pass to Adam Thielen for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 12:13 12-17

    Justin Jefferson 13 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q4
  5. Touchdown 12:51 6-17

    Nahshon Wright 74 Yd Interception Return (Cairo Santos Kick)

    Q3
  6. Field Goal 0:06 6-10

    Will Reichard 59 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 0:24 3-10

    Cairo Santos 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  8. Field Goal 12:48 3-7

    Will Reichard 31 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  9. Touchdown 7:04 0-7

    Caleb Williams 9 Yd Rush (Cairo Santos Kick)

    Q1
  1. CHI

    1 play, 14 yards, 0:09 · Fumble

    Q4
  2. MIN 0:09

    3 plays, 5 yards, 1:53 · Punt

    Q4
  3. CHI 2:02

    5 plays, 65 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 2:02 27-24

    Rome Odunze 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos Kick)

    Q4
  5. MIN 2:53

    9 plays, 68 yards, 4:31 · Touchdown

    Q4
  6. Touchdown 2:53 27-17

    J.J. McCarthy 14 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q4
  7. CHI 7:24

    5 plays, 8 yards, 2:22 · Punt

    Q4
  8. MIN 9:46

    3 plays, 50 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown

    Q4
  9. Touchdown 9:46 20-17

    Aaron Jones Sr. 27 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (J.J. McCarthy Pass to Adam Thielen for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  10. CHI 10:37

    3 plays, -9 yards, 1:36 · Punt

    Q4
  11. MIN 12:13

    6 plays, 60 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown

    Q4
  12. Touchdown 12:13 12-17

    Justin Jefferson 13 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q4
  13. CHI 14:55

    11 plays, 44 yards, 5:51 · Missed FG

    Q4
  14. MIN 5:46

    3 plays, 8 yards, 1:28 · Punt

    Q3
  15. CHI 7:14

    5 plays, 23 yards, 2:54 · Punt

    Q3
  16. MIN 10:08

    3 plays, -10 yards, 2:43 · Punt

    Q3
  17. MIN 12:51

    3 plays, 17 yards, 1:37 · Interception Touchdown

    Q3
  18. Touchdown 12:51 6-17

    Nahshon Wright 74 Yd Interception Return (Cairo Santos Kick)

    Q3
  19. CHI 14:28

    3 plays, 0 yards, 0:32 · Punt

    Q3
  20. CHI

    0 plays, 0 yards, 0:06 · End of Half

    Q2
  21. MIN 0:06

    2 plays, 28 yards, 0:18 · Field Goal

    Q2
  22. Field Goal 0:06 6-10

    Will Reichard 59 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  23. CHI 0:24

    9 plays, 35 yards, 4:05 · Field Goal

    Q2
  24. Field Goal 0:24 3-10

    Cairo Santos 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  25. MIN 4:29

    3 plays, -8 yards, 1:23 · Punt

    Q2
  26. CHI 5:52

    3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Punt

    Q2
  27. MIN 6:52

    3 plays, 9 yards, 2:03 · Punt

    Q2
  28. CHI 8:55

    5 plays, 37 yards, 3:53 · Downs

    Q2
  29. MIN 12:48

    7 plays, 67 yards, 3:10 · Field Goal

    Q2
  30. Field Goal 12:48 3-7

    Will Reichard 31 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  31. CHI 0:58

    5 plays, 17 yards, 3:53 · Punt

    Q1
  32. MIN 4:51

    3 plays, 4 yards, 2:13 · Punt

    Q1
  33. CHI 7:04

    10 plays, 61 yards, 5:41 · Touchdown

    Q1
  34. Touchdown 7:04 0-7

    Caleb Williams 9 Yd Rush (Cairo Santos Kick)

    Q1
  35. MIN 12:45

    3 plays, 7 yards, 2:15 · Punt

    Q1

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