The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 30-12, matching their 12-2 record with the Detroit Lions. Now, the Vikings are in the race for the NFC North Divisional Championship.
The Minnesota Vikings delivered a dominant performance at U.S. Bank Stadium, defeating the Chicago Bears 30-12. With this victory, the Vikings have entered the fight for the NFC North Divisional Championship against the Detroit Lions, who, after their loss to the Bills, remain at 12-2, a record now matched by the Vikings.
Vikings in control at home
Things started well for the Vikings on their home turf, with a field goal and a touchdown following a fumble recovery giving the home team a 10-point lead by the end of the first quarter. In the second 15 minutes, a solo field goal from Minnesota put them up 13-0 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Bears managed to narrow the gap with a field goal, but this slight comeback didn’t last long as the Vikings added another touchdown to lead 20-3 heading into the final period.
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The Bears’ attempt to close the gap came up short
In the final quarter, the Bears tried to cut into the lead with another field goal, but another Vikings touchdown continued to spoil their hopes. A blocked return kick by Chicago offered a glimmer of hope when they converted it into a touchdown, making it 27-12. However, the Bears missed the two-point conversion. After this play, Chicago failed to recover an onside kick, and the Vikings added three more points to secure a 30-12 win.
