Final2022 Week 5

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 5 2022

Chicago Bears

Away

22

Minnesota Vikings

HomeWon

29

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bears379322
Vikings7140829

CHI 22MIN 29 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kirk Cousins

    MIN · QB

    23.2PPR pts

    32/41, 296 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Justin Jefferson

    MIN · WR

    30.3PPR pts

    12 REC, 154 YDS

  • Bears leader

    David Montgomery

    CHI · RB

    18.2PPR pts

    12 ATT, 20 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 62 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kindle Vildor

    CHI

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Vikings 29, Bears 22: Minnesota beats Chicago

Minnesota led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 29–22, though Chicago took the second half 12–8. The Vikings finished with a 429–271 edge in total offense.

The Bears went 4-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Vikings kept the ball for 36:44.

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

  • +158 total yards MIN 429 · CHI 271
  • +40% third-down rate MIN 80% · CHI 40%
  • +13:28 time of possession MIN 36:44 · CHI 23:16

Game Highlights

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bears vs Vikings
BearsStatVikings
271Total yards429
40%Third-down conversion80%
23:16Time of possession36:44
Other team stats
5.8Yards per play5.8
47Plays74
1Turnovers1

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored four touchdowns; the Bears scored two touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Bears vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayCHIMIN
1st quarter
8:15MINDalvin Cook 1-yard TD run Takes leadGreg Joseph XP07
6:06CHICairo Santos 50-yard FG37
2nd quarter
14:55MINDalvin Cook 5-yard TD run Extends leadGreg Joseph XP314
7:20MINKirk Cousins → Jalen Reagor, 1-yard TD Extends leadGreg Joseph XP321
1:08CHIDavid Montgomery 9-yard TD runCairo Santos XP1021
3rd quarter
10:24CHIJustin Fields → Velus Jones Jr., 9-yard TD2-pt try failed1621
1:05CHICairo Santos 43-yard FG1921
4th quarter
9:26CHICairo Santos 51-yard FG Takes lead2221
2:26MINKirk Cousins 1-yard TD run Game winnerKirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 2-pt conversion2229

Fantasy Points: Bears vs Vikings, Week 5 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin JeffersonMINWR30.3 PTSWR2
  2. Dalvin CookMINRB26.1 PTSRB6
  3. Kirk CousinsMINQB23.2 PTSQB5
  4. David MontgomeryCHIRB18.2 PTSRB16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kirk CousinsMINQB23.2QB532/412961144194.7Start/Sit →
Justin FieldsCHIQB17.0QB1315/21208108470118.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Justin JeffersonMINWR30.3WR2WR———13121540Start/Sit →
Dalvin CookMINRB26.1RB6RB1894222270
David MontgomeryCHIRB18.2RB16RB1220144620Start/Sit →
K.J. OsbornMINWR9.1WR46WR———55410Start/Sit →
Cole KmetCHITE8.5TE16TE———44450Start/Sit →
Irv SmithMINTE8.2TE17TE———54420
Velus JonesCHIWR7.9WR54WR———1191
Darnell MooneyCHIWR7.2WR58WR———52520Start/Sit →
Jalen ReagorMINWR7.1WR59WR———1111
Alexander MattisonMINRB7.0RB43RB919043210
Adam ThielenMINWR6.7WR61WR———74270
Equanimeous St. BrownCHIWR4.4WR79WR———22240
Johnny MundtMINTE2.6TE36TE———2260Start/Sit →
Khalil HerbertCHIRB1.1RB70RB4110————Start/Sit →
Ryan GriffinCHITE1.1TE50TE———1110
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCHIWR0.5WR113WR———21150
Dante PettisCHIWR0.0—WR———2000

Fantasy Usage

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. Darnell MooneyWR47 snaps94%
  2. Cole KmetTE45 snaps90%
  3. David MontgomeryRB36 snaps72%
  4. Equanimeous St. BrownWR31 snaps62%
  5. Dante PettisWR30 snaps60%

Target Share21 targets

  1. Darnell Mooney24%, 5 targets
  2. David Montgomery19%, 4 targets
  3. Cole Kmet19%, 4 targets
  4. Dante Pettis10%, 2 targets
  5. Equanimeous St. Brown10%, 2 targets
  6. Other19%, 4 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. David Montgomery50%, 12 carries
  2. Justin Fields33%, 8 carries
  3. Khalil Herbert17%, 4 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR79 snaps100%
  2. Adam ThielenWR76 snaps96%
  3. K.J. OsbornWR65 snaps82%
  4. Irv SmithTE50 snaps63%
  5. Dalvin CookRB45 snaps57%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson33%, 13 targets
  2. Adam Thielen18%, 7 targets
  3. Irv Smith13%, 5 targets
  4. K.J. Osborn13%, 5 targets
  5. Alexander Mattison10%, 4 targets
  6. Other13%, 5 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Dalvin Cook58%, 18 carries
  2. Alexander Mattison29%, 9 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins13%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR79100%1333%0
Adam ThielenMINWR7696%718%0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR4794%524%0
Cole KmetCHITE4590%419%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR6582%513%0
David MontgomeryCHIRB3672%419%12
Irv SmithMINTE5063%513%0
Equanimeous St. BrownCHIWR3162%210%0
Dante PettisCHIWR3060%210%0
Dalvin CookMINRB4557%25%18
Johnny MundtMINTE3544%25%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB3443%410%9
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCHIWR1938%210%0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB1428%00%4
Velus JonesCHIWR36%15%0
Trevon WescoCHITE24%00%0
Jalen ReagorMINWR34%13%0
Trestan EbnerCHIRB12%00%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+11.2Dalvin Cook26.1 PTS vs 14.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.5Alexander Mattison7.0 PTS vs 12.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.1 xFPJustin Jefferson30.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR30.322.1+8.2100%33% tgt—100%1333%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB23.219.9+3.3100%41 att—41413%00%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB26.114.9+11.257%58% car—01858%25%
David MontgomeryCHI · RB18.214.4+3.872%50% car—01250%419%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB17.014.0+3.0100%21 att—21833%00%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB7.012.5−5.543%29% car—0929%410%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR6.711.7−5.096%18% tgt—000%718%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR7.28.3−1.194%24% tgt—000%524%
Irv Smith Jr.MIN · TE8.28.3−0.163%13% tgt—000%513%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR9.18.3+0.882%13% tgt—000%513%
Cole KmetCHI · TE8.56.7+1.890%19% tgt—000%419%
Dante PettisCHI · WR0.03.3−3.360%10% tgt—000%210%
Equanimeous St. BrownCHI · WR4.43.3+1.162%10% tgt—000%210%
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCHI · WR0.53.3−2.838%10% tgt—000%210%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE2.63.3−0.744%5% tgt—000%25%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB1.12.6−1.528%17% car—0417%00%
Jalen ReagorMIN · WR7.11.7+5.44%3% tgt—000%13%
Ryan GriffinCHI · —1.11.7−0.6—5% tgt—000%15%
Velus Jones Jr.CHI · WR7.91.7+6.26%5% tgt—000%15%

Team totals: Bears 21 targets and 24 carries; Vikings 39 targets and 31 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Fields

CHI · QB · 17.0 pts on 14.0 expected

15 of 21 passing for 208 yards, 1 touchdown; 8 carries for 47 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Fields →

Kirk Cousins

MIN · QB · 23.2 pts on 19.9 expected

32 of 41 passing for 296 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 4 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

David Montgomery

CHI · RB · 18.2 pts on 14.4 expected

4 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 62 yards; 12 carries (50% of the team's) for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Darnell Mooney

CHI · WR · 7.2 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (24% of the team's), 2 catches for 52 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 30.3 pts on 22.1 expected

1 of 1 passing for 23 yards; 13 targets (33% of the team's), 12 catches for 154 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.1 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Dalvin Cook Ran hot

MIN · RB · 26.1 pts on 14.9 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 27 yards; 18 carries (58% of the team's) for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Alexander Mattison Unlucky

MIN · RB · 7.0 pts on 12.5 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards; 9 carries (29% of the team's) for 19 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Jalen Reagor Ran hot

MIN · WR · 7.1 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard 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.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: David Montgomery played 72% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.
  • Stock up: Ihmir Smith-Marsette played 38% of the snaps, up from a 8% season average.
  • Stock down: Equanimeous St. Brown played 62% of the snaps, down from a 82% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bears defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toBears DVikings D
QBs18.518.8
RBs27.322.1
WRs32.739.2
TEs9.011.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 74% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 74%, stood at 94% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +15Cook 1-yd TD run72% → 87%Q1 8:15
  2. +12Cook 5-yd TD run81% → 93%Q2 14:55
  3. −12Fields → Jones, 9-yd TD95% → 84%Q3 10:24
  4. −21Santos 51-yd FG73% → 53%Q4 9:26
  5. +59Cousins 1-yd TD run40% → >99%Q4 2:26

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bears vs Vikings
Chicago BearsMeasureMinnesota Vikings
47Plays74
49%Pass rate58%
8.4Yds / dropback7.3
3.3Yds / carry3.8
4/10Third downs12/15

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 27 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • CHI Mooney 24% · Kmet 19% · Montgomery 19%
  • MIN Jefferson 33% · Thielen 18% · Smith 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bears vs Vikings
ResultCHIMIN
Touchdowns24
Field goals30
Punts21
Turnovers11
Missed field goals02
  • The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 86-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Vikings scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MINQ1 15:0012866:45Touchdown
CHIQ1 8:156442:09Field goal
MINQ1 6:0611756:11Touchdown
CHIQ2 14:553-51:18Punt
MINQ2 13:379716:17Touchdown
CHIQ2 7:206153:15Punt
MINQ2 4:055252:11Punt
CHIQ2 1:544500:46Touchdown
MINQ2 1:088401:08Missed FG
CHIQ3 15:008674:36Touchdown
MINQ3 10:247152:50Missed FG
CHIQ3 7:3411346:29Field goal
MINQ3 1:055243:21Interception
CHIQ4 12:447193:18Field goal
MINQ4 9:2617757:00Touchdown
CHIQ4 2:265361:25Fumble
MINQ4 1:012-21:01End of game
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.

Bears vs Vikings Head-to-Head

The Bears and Vikings 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 Bears win
38–71989
Largest Vikings win
31–01969

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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bears vs Vikings
BearsStatVikings
3-14Record13-4
19.2Points per game24.9
307.8Yards per game361.5
5.3Yards per play5.5
27.2Points allowed per game25.1
375.9Yards allowed per game388.7

Bears vs Vikings Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
MIN −8.5Vikings failed to cover by 1.5
Total
44Over: 51 points scored (by 7)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Vikings26.329+2.8
Bears17.822+4.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 3 meetings: Vikings 2–1 ATS, overs 2–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Chicago Bears

Against the spread
2–2–1
Over/under
2–3
ATS as favorite
0–0–1
ATS as underdog
2–2
ATS on the road
1–2

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread
1–4
Over/under
3–2
ATS as favorite
1–3
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
1–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Bears vs Vikings 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.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bears vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Bears vs Vikings Week 5 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 29–22 in Week 5 of the 2022 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on October 9, 2022. See the Vikings' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Bears vs Vikings?

The final score was Vikings 29, Bears 22. The Vikings led 21–10 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 12, Vikings 8.

What happened in the Bears vs Vikings game?

Minnesota led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 29–22, though Chicago took the second half 12–8. The Vikings finished with a 429–271 edge in total offense. Justin Jefferson led all players with 12 catches for 154 yards.

What was the game-winning score in Bears vs Vikings?

Kirk Cousins' 1-yard touchdown run with 2:26 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 29–22 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Vikings?

Justin Jefferson led the game with 30.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 5, on 12 catches for 154 yards. Dalvin Cook was next with 26.1 (RB6). See Justin Jefferson's 2022 game log.

Who led Bears vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 32 of 41 for 296 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 18 carries for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 12 catches for 154 yards.

How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Bears?

Justin Jefferson scored 30.3 points in PPR leagues, 24.3 in half-PPR and 18.3 in standard scoring against the Bears in Week 5 of the 2022 season, on 12 catches for 154 yards. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bears vs Vikings?

Dalvin Cook outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.1 PPR points on 14.9 xFP (+11.2). Alexander Mattison fell furthest short, with 7.0 points on 12.5 xFP (−5.5). 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 29–22 because they outgained them 429–271. Kirk Cousins' 1-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bears vs Vikings 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 Bears and Vikings last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on January 9, 2022, when the Vikings beat the Bears 31–17.

Have the Bears and Vikings met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1994 playoffs. The Bears are 1–0 against the Vikings in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bears vs Vikings?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −8.5, making the Minnesota Vikings 8.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44. That implied about 26.3 points for the Vikings and 17.8 for the Bears.

Did Bears vs Vikings go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44, and the teams combined for 51 points, 7 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Bears vs Vikings?

The Bears covered as 8.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Vikings −8.5. The final margin was 7 points.