Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears, Week 15 2021
Minnesota Vikings
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Chicago Bears
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Bears | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
MIN 17CHI 9 Final
Passing leader
16.9PPR pts
26/39, 285 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
14.7PPR pts
4 REC, 47 YDS, 1 TD
Bears leader
13.1PPR pts
6 REC, 71 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Deon Bush
1 INT, 4 TKL
Vikings 17, Bears 9: Minnesota beats Chicago
Minnesota led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Chicago 7–6 after the break to win 17–9. Chicago outgained the Vikings 370–193.
The Bears went 2-for-12 on third down and committed three turnovers.
The two teams meet again in Week 18 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +2 turnover margin MIN 1 · CHI 3 turnovers
- +12% third-down rate MIN 29% · CHI 17%
- +1:30 time of possession MIN 30:45 · CHI 29:15
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Vikings | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 29% | Third-down conversion | 17% |
| 30:45 | Time of possession | 29:15 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 193 | Total yards | 370 |
| 3.2 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 61 | Plays | 70 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Bears scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | MIN | CHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 5:03 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 12-yard TD Takes leadGreg Joseph XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:28 | MIN | Greg Joseph 37-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 0 |
| 1:33 | CHI | Cairo Santos 34-yard FG | 10 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 5:51 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Ihmir Smith-Marsette, 7-yard TD Extends leadGreg Joseph XP | 17 | 3 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 0:00 | CHI | Justin Fields → Jesper Horsted, 19-yard TD | 17 | 9 |
Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Bears, Week 15 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Justin Fields14.9 PTSQB12
- Justin Jefferson14.7 PTSWR16
- Cole Kmet13.1 PTSTE9
- Darnell Mooney11.6 PTSWR24
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 14.9 | QB12 | 26/39 | 285 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 0 | 96.6 | Start/Sit → |
| Kirk Cousins | 10.5 | QB21 | 12/24 | 87 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 69.3 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 14.7 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 47 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Cole Kmet | 13.1 | TE9 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 71 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Darnell Mooney | 11.6 | WR24 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 63 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalvin Cook | 11.1 | RB20 | RB | 28 | 89 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| David Montgomery | 10.3 | RB24 | RB | 18 | 60 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jesper Horsted | 8.9 | TE17 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | |
| Damiere Byrd | 8.2 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 62 | 0 | |
| Ihmir Smith-Marsette | 7.7 | WR47 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
| Khalil Herbert | 6.4 | RB39 | RB | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 34 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| K.J. Osborn | 5.1 | WR62 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kene Nwangwu | 3.3 | RB58 | RB | 3 | 33 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Jimmy Graham | 2.3 | TE42 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | |
| Jakeem Grant | 1.7 | WR101 | WR | 2 | 17 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Tyler Conklin | 1.7 | TE48 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dazz Newsome | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share21 targets
- Justin Jefferson48%, 10 targets
- Dalvin Cook14%, 3 targets
- Tyler Conklin14%, 3 targets
- K.J. Osborn14%, 3 targets
- Ihmir Smith-Marsette10%, 2 targets
Carry Share33 carries
- , 28 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 2 carries
Chicago Bears
Snap Share
Target Share36 targets
- Cole Kmet25%, 9 targets
- Darnell Mooney19%, 7 targets
- Damiere Byrd17%, 6 targets
- David Montgomery17%, 6 targets
- Khalil Herbert11%, 4 targets
- Other11%, 4 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- , 18 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Mooney | 70 | 96% | 7 | 19% | 1 |
| Cole Kmet | 69 | 95% | 9 | 25% | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | 59 | 92% | 10 | 48% | 0 |
| Damiere Byrd | 66 | 90% | 6 | 17% | 0 |
| Dalvin Cook | 57 | 89% | 3 | 14% | 28 |
| K.J. Osborn | 56 | 88% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | 47 | 73% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 51 | 70% | 6 | 17% | 18 |
| Dazz Newsome | 48 | 66% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Ihmir Smith-Marsette | 31 | 48% | 2 | 10% | 0 |
| Luke Stocker | 19 | 30% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jimmy Graham | 19 | 26% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Khalil Herbert | 17 | 23% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Chris Herndon | 10 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jakeem Grant | 10 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| J.P. Holtz | 7 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kene Nwangwu | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Damien Williams | 5 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jesper Horsted | 2 | 3% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Nsimba Webster | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+7.2Jesper Horsted8.9 PTS vs 1.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−11.9Dalvin Cook11.1 PTS vs 23.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.0 xFPDalvin Cook11.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalvin CookMIN · RB | 11.1 | 23.0 | −11.9 | 89% | 85% car | — | 0 | 28 | 85% | 3 | 14% |
| David MontgomeryCHI · RB | 11.3 | 21.7 | −10.4 | 70% | 64% car | — | 0 | 18 | 64% | 6 | 17% |
| Justin FieldsCHI · QB | 16.9 | 21.6 | −4.7 | 100% | 39 att | — | 39 | 7 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 14.7 | 16.8 | −2.1 | 92% | 45% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 45% |
| Cole KmetCHI · TE | 13.1 | 15.2 | −2.1 | 95% | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 25% |
| Darnell MooneyCHI · WR | 11.6 | 12.4 | −0.8 | 96% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 7 | 19% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 11.5 | 11.8 | −0.3 | 100% | 24 att | — | 24 | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Damiere ByrdCHI · WR | 9.2 | 10.1 | −0.9 | 90% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
| Khalil HerbertCHI · RB | 6.4 | 6.7 | −0.3 | 23% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 5.1 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 88% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Tyler ConklinMIN · TE | 1.7 | 5.1 | −3.4 | 73% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Ihmir Smith-MarsetteMIN · WR | 7.7 | 3.4 | +4.3 | 48% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Jimmy GrahamCHI · TE | 2.3 | 3.4 | −1.1 | 26% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Kene NwangwuMIN · RB | 3.3 | 1.9 | +1.4 | 8% | 9% car | — | 0 | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| C.J. HamMIN · RB | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Dazz NewsomeCHI · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 66% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jesper HorstedCHI · TE | 8.9 | 1.7 | +7.2 | 3% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jakeem Grant Sr.CHI · WR | 1.7 | 1.3 | +0.4 | 14% | 7% car | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Vikings 22 targets and 33 carries; Bears 36 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Kirk Cousins
12 of 24 passing for 87 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for 10 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.
Fewest points since Week 4.
Justin Fields
26 of 39 passing for 285 yards, 1 touchdown; 7 carries for 35 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.6 expected.
No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games.
Dalvin Cook Volume, no payoff
3 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 2 yards; 28 carries (85% of the team's) for 89 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 8.
Justin Jefferson Volume, no payoff
10 targets (45% of the team's), 4 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
David Montgomery Volume, no payoff
6 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 23 yards; 18 carries (64% of the team's) for 60 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Cole Kmet
9 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 71 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.
Jesper Horsted Ran hot
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
K.J. Osborn
3 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock up: Dalvin Cook played 89% of the snaps, up from a 71% season average.
- Stock up: K.J. Osborn played 88% of the snaps, up from a 63% season average.
- Stock up: Ihmir Smith-Marsette played 48% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.
Chicago Bears
- Stock up: Damiere Byrd played 90% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Vikings D | Bears D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.5 | 17.7 |
| RBs | 24.5 | 21.5 |
| WRs | 40.5 | 34.4 |
| TEs | 10.4 | 8.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Chicago opened at 30% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Bears win probability
Key Swings
- −17Cousins → Jefferson, 12-yd TD32% → 15%Q1 5:03
- −5Joseph 37-yd FG15% → 9%Q2 13:28
- +6Santos 34-yd FG8% → 14%Q2 1:33
- −10Cousins → Smith-Marsette, 7-yd TD12% → 2%Q3 5:51
Swing in Bears win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Minnesota Vikings | Measure | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 70 |
| 46% | Pass rate | 60% |
| 2.2 | Yds / dropback | 6.1 |
| 4.0 | Yds / carry | 4.1 |
| 5/17 | Third downs | 2/12 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 9 fewer plays than Chicago.
- Top targets
- MIN Jefferson 45% · Cook 14% · Osborn 14%
- CHI Kmet 25% · Mooney 19% · Byrd 17%
Possession Results
| Result | MIN | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 1 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 7 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 3 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
MIN turnover edge: +1
- The Vikings opened the scoring on their second possession, a 8-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 6 | 20 | 3:34 | Punt |
| CHI | Q1 11:26 | 3 | 5 | 1:46 | Punt |
| MIN | Q1 9:40 | 8 | 54 | 4:37 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q1 5:03 | 5 | 28 | 2:26 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q1 2:37 | 8 | 34 | 4:09 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q2 13:28 | 8 | 58 | 4:24 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q2 9:04 | 3 | 3 | 1:36 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 7:28 | 12 | 49 | 5:55 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 1:33 | 3 | 2 | 0:47 | Interception |
| CHI | Q2 0:46 | 4 | 8 | 0:18 | Missed FG |
| MIN | Q2 0:28 | 4 | 7 | 0:28 | Downs |
| CHI | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 9 | 3:28 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 11:32 | 12 | 77 | 5:41 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q3 5:51 | 3 | 1 | 1:49 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 4:02 | 3 | 9 | 1:37 | Punt |
| CHI | Q3 2:25 | 4 | 7 | 1:31 | Downs |
| MIN | Q3 0:54 | 3 | 1 | 1:12 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 14:42 | 3 | -4 | 2:21 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 12:21 | 11 | 81 | 3:51 | Downs |
| MIN | Q4 8:30 | 3 | 1 | 2:20 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 6:10 | 8 | 42 | 1:55 | Downs |
| MIN | Q4 4:15 | 6 | 24 | 2:23 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 1:52 | 9 | 80 | 1:52 | Touchdown |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Vikings vs Bears Head-to-Head
The Vikings and Bears first met in 1961 and have played 131 times since. They have been NFC North rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 70–59–2Vikings lead, 131 meetings since 1961
- Postseason
- 1–0Bears won in 1994
- Largest Vikings win
- 31–01969
- Largest Bears win
- 38–71989
Since 2021
9–2 Vikings lead
11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 18 Bears at Vikings Upcoming
Recent Meetings
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- 2024 Wk 15 Bears at Vikings, 2024 Wk 15 recap MIN 30 CHI 12 MIN W
- 2024 Wk 12 Vikings at Bears, 2024 Wk 12 recap MIN 30 CHI 27 MIN W
- 2023 Wk 12 Bears at Vikings, 2023 Wk 12 recap CHI 12 MIN 10 CHI W
- 2023 Wk 6 Vikings at Bears, 2023 Wk 6 recap MIN 19 CHI 13 MIN W
- 2022 Wk 18 Vikings at Bears, 2022 Wk 18 recap MIN 29 CHI 13 MIN W
- 2022 Wk 5 Bears at Vikings, 2022 Wk 5 recap MIN 29 CHI 22 MIN W
- 2021 Wk 18 Bears at Vikings, 2021 Wk 18 recap MIN 31 CHI 17 MIN W
- 2021 Wk 15 Vikings at Bears MIN 17 CHI 9 MIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Vikings | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 6-11 |
| 25.0 | Points per game | 18.3 |
| 362.8 | Yards per game | 307.4 |
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 4.9 |
| 25.1 | Points allowed per game | 23.9 |
| 383.6 | Yards allowed per game | 316.7 |
Vikings vs Bears Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIN −7Vikings covered by 1
- Total
- 47.5Under: 26 points scored (by 21.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 27.3 | 17 | −10.3 |
| Bears | 20.3 | 9 | −11.3 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 8–6
- Over/under
- 8–6
- ATS as favorite
- 3–4
- ATS as underdog
- 5–2
- ATS on the road
- 5–3
Chicago Bears
- Against the spread
- 4–10
- Over/under
- 5–9
- ATS as favorite
- 2–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–9
- ATS at home
- 2–5
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Vikings vs Bears Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 18 in Minnesota. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Vikings or Bears player start in Week 18? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Vikings and Bears defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Vikings vs Bears Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Vikings vs Bears Week 15 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 17–9 in Week 15 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on December 20, 2021. See the Vikings' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Vikings vs Bears?
The final score was Vikings 17, Bears 9. The Vikings led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 7, Bears 6.
What happened in the Vikings vs Bears game?
Minnesota led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Chicago 7–6 after the break to win 17–9. Chicago outgained the Vikings 370–193. Justin Fields led all players with 26 of 39 passing for 285 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 35 rushing yards. The Bears committed 3 turnovers, the Vikings 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Bears?
Justin Fields led the game with 14.9 PPR fantasy points, the QB12 of Week 15, on 26 of 39 passing for 285 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 35 rushing yards. Justin Jefferson was next with 14.7 (WR16). See Justin Fields's 2021 game log.
Who led Vikings vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Fields (CHI) led all passers with 26 of 39 for 285 yards and a touchdown. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 28 carries for 89 yards. Cole Kmet (CHI) led in receiving with 6 catches for 71 yards.
How many fantasy points did Justin Fields score against the Vikings?
Justin Fields scored 14.9 fantasy points against the Vikings in Week 15 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 26 of 39 passing for 285 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 35 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Bears?
Jesper Horsted outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.9 PPR points on 1.7 xFP (+7.2). Dalvin Cook fell furthest short, with 11.1 points on 23.0 xFP (−11.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Vikings beat the Bears?
The Vikings beat the Bears 17–9 because they won the turnover battle 3–1.
Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Bears?
The Vikings won the turnover battle 3–1: the Bears gave the ball away 3 times and the Vikings 1 time. The Vikings won the game.
What is the all-time Vikings vs Bears record?
The Vikings lead the all-time series 70–59–2 across 131 meetings since 1961, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Vikings and Bears last play before this game?
Before Week 15 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 20, 2020, when the Bears beat the Vikings 33–27.
Have the Vikings and Bears met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1994 playoffs. The Vikings are 0–1 against the Bears in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Vikings vs Bears?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −7, making the Minnesota Vikings 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 27.3 points for the Vikings and 20.3 for the Bears.
Did Vikings vs Bears go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 26 points, 21.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Vikings vs Bears?
The Vikings covered by 1 against the closing line of Vikings −7. The final margin was 8 points.