On November 16, 2025, Chicago defeated Minnesota 19-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. This Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears match player stats report covers the latest completed meeting between these NFC North rivals.
Chicago entered at 6-3, while Minnesota entered at 4-5. The Bears needed a win to strengthen their divisional position. Minnesota played without Jonathan Greenard and Ryan Kelly. Chicago entered without linebacker T.J. Edwards.
Two Minnesota interceptions, Chicago’s possession advantage, and a late kickoff return shaped the result. Cairo Santos then converted the winning field goal.
Match Overview
Chicago completed a season-series split after losing the opening meeting at Soldier Field. The result moved Chicago into first place within the division.
Minnesota briefly took the lead during the final minute. However, Chicago used Devin Duvernay’s kickoff return to create one final scoring opportunity.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | November 16, 2025 |
| Venue | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| Competition | NFL regular season, Week 11 |
| Final score | Chicago Bears 19, Minnesota Vikings 17 |
| Chicago record entering | 6-3 |
| Minnesota record entering | 4-5 |
| Chicago postgame record | 7-3 |
| Minnesota postgame record | 4-6 |
| Attendance | 66,952 |
Pre-Match Context
Chicago arrived after consecutive victories over Cincinnati and the New York Giants. Those wins followed a loss against Baltimore.
The Bears had already produced an NFL-leading 20 takeaways. Their plus-14 turnover differential led the league before kickoff.
Minnesota had lost three of four games following its bye. That sequence included losses against Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Baltimore.
The Vikings had won the first meeting 27-24 on September 8. Chicago needed this game to avoid a divisional sweep.
Minnesota missed Greenard’s edge pressure and Kelly’s experience at center. Chicago played without Edwards in the middle of its defense.
Quarter by Quarter Score
Minnesota scored first but remained scoreless across the middle two quarters. Chicago built a 13-point advantage before Minnesota’s fourth-quarter response.
The Vikings scored twice during the final period. Chicago answered their second touchdown with the final field goal.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Minnesota opened the scoring with a 31-yard Will Reichard field goal. The drive covered 47 yards across eight plays.
Chicago did not score during the opening quarter. Minnesota carried a 3-0 lead into the second period.
Second Quarter
Chicago completed a 15-play, 74-yard drive during the second quarter. Kyle Monangai finished it with a one-yard touchdown run.
Kevin Byard intercepted J.J. McCarthy at Minnesota’s 48-yard line. He returned the ball 23 yards to the Minnesota 25.
Cairo Santos converted a 38-yard field goal following that takeaway. Chicago extended its advantage to 10-3.
Nahshon Wright later intercepted McCarthy inside Chicago’s end zone. The turnover prevented Minnesota from scoring before halftime.
Third Quarter
Chicago received the second-half kickoff and drove into field-goal range. Santos converted from 54 yards to make the score 13-3.
The Bears added another scoring drive later in the quarter. Santos made a 33-yard attempt with 2:11 remaining.
Minnesota recorded no third-quarter points. Chicago entered the fourth quarter leading 16-3.
Fourth Quarter
Jordan Mason scored on a 16-yard run early in the fourth quarter. Reichard’s extra point reduced Minnesota’s deficit to six.
Santos later missed a 45-yard attempt wide left. That miss allowed Minnesota to remain within one possession.
Minnesota received the ball at its 15-yard line with 3:14 remaining. McCarthy completed six passes during the resulting drive.
Jordan Addison caught a 15-yard touchdown with 50 seconds remaining. Reichard’s extra point gave Minnesota a 17-16 lead.
Duvernay returned the following kickoff 56 yards to Minnesota’s 40-yard line. Chicago then positioned Santos for the final attempt.
Santos made a 48-yard field goal as time expired. The kick completed Chicago’s 19-17 victory.
Team Stats Comparison
Chicago controlled possession and ran 19 more offensive plays. Minnesota averaged more yards per play but committed the game’s only turnovers.
The Bears also gained more rushing and passing yards. Minnesota produced the better kickoff and punt-return yardage before Duvernay’s final return.
| Team statistic | Chicago | Minnesota |
| First downs | 19 | 15 |
| Total yards | 320 | 265 |
| Offensive plays | 73 | 54 |
| Yards per play | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Rushing yards | 140 | 115 |
| Net passing yards | 180 | 150 |
| Passing completions/attempts | 16/32 | 16/32 |
| Sacks allowed | 2 | 0 |
| Third-down conversions | 7/18 | 3/11 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0/0 | 1/1 |
| Red-zone touchdowns | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Penalties | 6-40 | 2-15 |
| Field goals | 4/5 | 1/1 |
| Time of possession | 36:59 | 23:01 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The statistics show how Chicago overcame Minnesota’s late touchdown and higher per-play average.
- Chicago held possession for 13 minutes and 58 seconds longer than Minnesota.
- The Bears ran 73 offensive plays, compared with Minnesota’s 54 plays.
- Chicago scored six points from drives immediately following Minnesota interceptions.
- The Bears converted seven third downs, while Minnesota converted three.
- Duvernay’s 56-yard return placed Chicago at Minnesota’s 40-yard line before the winning drive.
Full Box Score: Chicago Bears
Chicago produced 320 yards without committing a turnover. The offense relied on its running game and several short passing targets.
Williams protected the football despite completing half his attempts. Swift led a rushing attack that gained 140 yards.
Chicago Passing
Williams completed 16 passes and produced 193 gross passing yards. Minnesota sacked him twice for 13 lost yards.
He did not throw a touchdown or interception. Chicago scored through one rushing touchdown and four field goals.
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Caleb Williams | 16/32 | 193 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Rushing
Swift received 21 of Chicago’s 39 rushing attempts. He produced 90 yards and averaged 4.3 yards per carry.
Monangai scored Chicago’s only touchdown from one yard. Williams added 26 yards on four attempts.
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| D’Andre Swift | 21 | 90 | 4.3 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | 12 | 23 | 1.9 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Travis Homer | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 |
Chicago Receiving
Chicago completed passes to seven different receivers. Cole Kmet led the team with five catches and 45 yards.
Rome Odunze recorded the longest average among Chicago’s multi-catch receivers. No Bears receiver reached the end zone.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Cole Kmet | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| D’Andre Swift | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Chicago Kicking
Santos supplied 13 of Chicago’s 19 points. His made field goals came from 38, 54, 33, and 48 yards.
He missed from 45 yards during the fourth quarter. He returned to make the final attempt.
| Player | FG | XP | Total Points |
| Cairo Santos | 4/5 | 1/1 | 13 |
Chicago Returns
Duvernay handled Chicago’s punt returns and one kickoff. His final kickoff return directly preceded the winning field goal.
Josh Blackwell and Roschon Johnson recorded Chicago’s other kickoff returns. Chicago finished with 108 kickoff-return yards.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Devin Duvernay, punts | 2 | 11 | 5.5 |
| Devin Duvernay, kickoffs | 1 | 56 | 56.0 |
| Josh Blackwell, kickoffs | 1 | 30 | 30.0 |
| Roschon Johnson, kickoffs | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
Chicago Defense
Chicago’s defense prevented Minnesota from scoring during the second and third quarters. Its two interceptions both came before halftime.
Noah Sewell led Chicago with ten combined tackles. Byard and Wright supplied the interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| Noah Sewell | 10 | 0 | None |
| Tremaine Edmunds | 9 | 0 | 1 PD |
| Kevin Byard III | 5 | 0 | 1 INT, 1 PD |
| Tyrique Stevenson | 4 | 0 | 1 PD |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | 4 | 0 | None |
| Jaquan Brisker | 3 | 0 | None |
| Andrew Billings | 3 | 0 | None |
| Austin Booker | 2 | 0 | None |
Full Box Score: Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota gained 265 yards and scored on both fourth-quarter red-zone possessions. However, two first-half interceptions ended scoring opportunities.
McCarthy produced one touchdown during the final minute. Minnesota’s running backs combined for 115 rushing yards.
Minnesota Passing
McCarthy completed 16 of 32 attempts for 150 yards. He threw one touchdown and two interceptions.
Chicago did not sack him. Both interceptions occurred during the second quarter.
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| J.J. McCarthy | 16/32 | 150 | 1 | 2 |
Minnesota Rushing
Aaron Jones led Minnesota with 70 yards on 16 carries. Mason added 45 yards from six attempts.
Mason scored Minnesota’s first touchdown on a 16-yard run. The Vikings averaged 5.2 yards per rushing attempt.
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 16 | 70 | 4.4 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 1 |
Minnesota Receiving
Justin Jefferson led Minnesota in receptions and receiving yards. Chicago kept him out of the end zone.
Addison caught two passes, including Minnesota’s late touchdown. Six other Vikings recorded at least one reception.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Justin Jefferson | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 |
| Jalen Nailor | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 |
| Adam Thielen | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 |
Minnesota Kicking
Reichard converted his only field-goal attempt during the first quarter. He also made both extra-point attempts.
His five points included Minnesota’s first score. The Vikings did not attempt another field goal.
| Player | FG | XP | Total Points |
| Will Reichard | 1/1 | 2/2 | 5 |
Minnesota Returns
Myles Price handled every Minnesota punt and kickoff return. He accumulated 172 total return yards.
His punt returns helped Minnesota improve field position. Duvernay’s final return still created the game’s decisive opportunity.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Myles Price, punts | 3 | 79 | 26.3 |
| Myles Price, kickoffs | 4 | 93 | 23.3 |
Minnesota Defense
Minnesota limited Chicago to one touchdown across five scoring drives. The defense also recorded two sacks.
Blake Cashman led all players with 15 combined tackles. Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner recorded one sack each.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| Blake Cashman | 15 | 0 | None |
| Josh Metellus | 10 | 0 | None |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | 8 | 1 | None |
| Dallas Turner | 7 | 1 | 1 PD |
| Byron Murphy Jr. | 6 | 0 | None |
| Eric Wilson | 6 | 0 | None |
| Isaiah Rodgers | 5 | 0 | None |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | 3 | 0 | None |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Cairo Santos
Santos made four field goals and one extra point. His 48-yard conversion ended the game after Minnesota’s late touchdown.
He also made a 54-yard attempt during the third quarter. His only miss came from 45 yards.
Devin Duvernay
Duvernay returned the final kickoff 56 yards. The return moved Chicago from its territory to Minnesota’s 40-yard line.
He also handled two punt returns. Those returns produced another 11 yards.
D’Andre Swift
Swift carried 21 times for 90 yards. His workload supported Chicago’s extended possession advantage.
He gained more rushing yards than any other player. Chicago used 39 rushing attempts overall.
Kevin Byard III
Byard intercepted McCarthy during the second quarter. His 23-yard return placed Chicago at Minnesota’s 25-yard line.
The Bears converted that field position into three points. Byard also recorded five tackles and one defended pass.
J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy completed six of eight passes during Minnesota’s final touchdown drive. Those completions produced 76 yards.
He found Addison for the go-ahead touchdown. Chicago responded before time expired.
| Performer | Team | Main contribution | Game impact |
| Cairo Santos | Chicago | Four field goals | Made winning kick |
| Devin Duvernay | Chicago | 56-yard kickoff return | Created final field position |
| D’Andre Swift | Chicago | 90 rushing yards | Led controlled ground attack |
| Kevin Byard III | Chicago | Interception, 23-yard return | Set up field goal |
| J.J. McCarthy | Minnesota | Late touchdown drive | Gave Minnesota final-minute lead |
Starting Lineups
Both teams opened with their listed offensive and defensive starters. Chicago used two tight ends, while Minnesota started three wide receivers.
Minnesota adjusted its offensive line without Kelly. Chicago’s defense started Edmunds and Sewell at linebacker.
Offensive Starting Lineups
| Position | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
| Quarterback | Caleb Williams | J.J. McCarthy |
| Running back | D’Andre Swift | Aaron Jones Sr. |
| Wide receiver 1 | DJ Moore | Justin Jefferson |
| Wide receiver 2 | Rome Odunze | Jordan Addison |
| WR3 / TE2 | Colston Loveland | Jalen Nailor |
| Tight end | Cole Kmet | T.J. Hockenson |
| Left tackle | Theo Benedet | Christian Darrisaw |
| Left guard | Joe Thuney | Donovan Jackson |
| Center | Drew Dalman | Blake Brandel |
| Right guard | Jonah Jackson | Will Fries |
| Right tackle | Darnell Wright | Brian O’Neill |
Defensive Starting Lineups
The teams used different defensive structures. Chicago listed four defensive linemen, while Minnesota used three linemen and two outside linebackers.
The table pairs comparable front, linebacker, cornerback, and safety roles. Every listed name started the game.
| Position | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
| Edge 1 | Austin Booker | Andrew Van Ginkel |
| Edge 2 | Montez Sweat | Dallas Turner |
| Interior front 1 | Gervon Dexter Sr. | Jonathan Allen |
| Interior front 2 | Andrew Billings | Javon Hargrave |
| Front / defensive back | C.J. Gardner-Johnson | Jalen Redmond |
| Linebacker 1 | Tremaine Edmunds | Eric Wilson |
| Linebacker 2 | Noah Sewell | Blake Cashman |
| Cornerback 1 | Tyrique Stevenson | Byron Murphy Jr. |
| Cornerback 2 / safety | Nahshon Wright | Jay Ward |
| Safety 1 | Jaquan Brisker | Harrison Smith |
| Safety 2 | Kevin Byard III | Josh Metellus |
Injury Report
Minnesota ruled Greenard and Kelly out before kickoff. Their absences affected the defensive edge and offensive line.
Chicago ruled Edwards and Walker out. Brisker carried a questionable designation but played and started.
Jaylon Johnson was also questionable. He did not appear in the official player participation records.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Jonathan Greenard, Minnesota | Shoulder | Out |
| Ryan Kelly, Minnesota | Concussion | Out |
| T.J. Edwards, Chicago | Hand and hamstring | Out |
| Jahdae Walker, Chicago | Concussion | Out |
| Jaquan Brisker, Chicago | Back | Questionable, played |
| Jaylon Johnson, Chicago | Groin | Questionable, did not play |
Season Series and Head to Head
Minnesota entered this game leading the regular-season series 68-57-2. Chicago’s victory changed that record to 68-58-2.
The Bears lead the playoff series 1-0. The teams split their two 2025 regular-season meetings.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| September 8, 2025 | Soldier Field | Minnesota | Vikings 27-24 |
| November 16, 2025 | U.S. Bank Stadium | Chicago | Bears 19-17 |
Minnesota scored 44 combined points across the two games. Chicago scored 43 combined points. Each team won once. Both victories came on the opponent’s final offensive or scoring sequence.
NFC North Standings
Chicago finished Week 11 in first place after improving to 7-3. Minnesota fell to fourth at 4-6. Green Bay held second place with one tie. Detroit remained third following its Week 11 loss.
| Position | Team | Wins | Losses | Ties |
| 1 | Chicago Bears | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Green Bay Packers | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | Detroit Lions | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | Minnesota Vikings | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Broadcast and Stream Information
FOX carried the game during the Sunday afternoon window. Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady called the action.
Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi reported from the sidelines. Local and international streaming options varied by location.
| Platform | Coverage | Availability | Announcers |
| FOX | Live television | United States | Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady |
| NFL+ | Live local mobile stream | Eligible local markets | FOX broadcast |
| DAZN Game Pass | International stream | Outside excluded regions | FOX broadcast |
| ESPN Chicago | Bears radio | 1000 AM, 100.3 FM HD2 | Bears radio team |
| Latino Mix | Spanish Bears radio | 93.5 FM | Spanish broadcast |
| KFAN Network | Vikings radio | Minnesota network | Vikings radio team |
Conclusion
Chicago used ball security, possession control, and special teams to complete its comeback. Minnesota’s two first-half turnovers created additional Chicago scoring opportunities. The Vikings recovered offensively during the final quarter. However, Duvernay’s return removed most of Chicago’s remaining field-position problem.
The result placed Chicago atop the NFC North. Minnesota remained below .500 and needed improvement within the division. Chicago hosted Pittsburgh in Week 12. Minnesota returned home for another divisional game against Green Bay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between the Vikings and Bears?
Chicago defeated Minnesota 19-17 on November 16, 2025, after Santos made a 48-yard field goal as time expired in Minneapolis.
Who led the game in passing yards?
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams led both teams with 193 passing yards. He completed 16 of 32 attempts without throwing an interception.
Who recorded the most rushing yards?
D’Andre Swift led all rushers with 90 yards on 21 carries. Minnesota’s Aaron Jones followed with 70 yards on 16 attempts.
How many turnovers did each team commit?
Minnesota committed two turnovers through McCarthy interceptions. Chicago completed the game without committing a turnover or losing a fumble.
Who scored the game-winning points?
Cairo Santos scored the winning points with a 48-yard field goal. The kick came on the final play of regulation.
Who caught Minnesota’s touchdown pass?
Jordan Addison caught Minnesota’s only passing touchdown. His 15-yard reception gave the Vikings a one-point lead with 50 seconds remaining.
What were both teams’ records after the game?
Chicago improved to 7-3 and took first place in the NFC North. Minnesota dropped to 4-6 and remained fourth.
