Final2023 Week 12

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 12 2023

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CHI 12MIN 10 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Fields

    CHI · QB

    10.6PPR pts

    27/37, 217 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    DJ Moore

    CHI · WR

    22.4PPR pts

    11 REC, 114 YDS

  • Vikings leader

    T.J. Hockenson

    MIN · TE

    16.0PPR pts

    5 REC, 50 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jaquan Brisker

    CHI

    1 INT, 0.5 SACK, 3 TKL

Bears 12, Vikings 10: Chicago holds off Minnesota

Chicago broke a 3–3 halftime tie, outscoring Minnesota 9–7 after the break to win 12–10. The Bears finished with a 317–242 edge in total offense.

The Vikings went 2-for-9 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Bears kept the ball for 35:50.

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 CHI 2 · MIN 4 turnovers
  • +75 total yards CHI 317 · MIN 242
  • +22% third-down rate CHI 44% · MIN 22%

Game Highlights

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Why the Bears Won

Chicago won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bears vs Vikings
BearsStatVikings
2Turnovers4
317Total yards242
44%Third-down conversion22%
Other team stats
4.7Yards per play4.7
68Plays51
35:50Time of possession24:10

Scoring Summary

The Bears scored four field goals; the Vikings scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Bears vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayCHIMIN
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
13:35CHICairo Santos 25-yard FG Takes lead30
0:00MINGreg Joseph 34-yard FG Ties game33
3rd quarter
6:59CHICairo Santos 39-yard FG Takes lead63
4th quarter
14:15CHICairo Santos 55-yard FG Extends lead93
5:54MINJoshua Dobbs → T.J. Hockenson, 17-yard TD Takes leadGreg Joseph XP910
0:10CHICairo Santos 30-yard FG Game winner1210

Fantasy Points: Bears vs Vikings, Week 12 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. DJ MooreCHIWR22.4 PTSWR9
  2. T.J. HockensonMINTE16.0 PTSTE4
  3. Roschon JohnsonCHIRB12.5 PTSRB21
  4. Cole KmetCHITE11.3 PTSTE9

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin FieldsCHIQB10.6QB2427/37217001259087.3Start/Sit →
Joshua DobbsMINQB8.5QB2822/3218514211054.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
DJ MooreCHIWR22.4WR9WR———13111140Start/Sit →
T.J. HockensonMINTE16.0TE4TE———65501Start/Sit →
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB12.5RB21RB1035055400Start/Sit →
Cole KmetCHITE11.3TE9TE———77430Start/Sit →
Jordan AddisonMINWR9.9WR41WR———106390Start/Sit →
Alexander MattisonMINRB8.3RB35RB1052022110
Brandon PowellMINWR7.7WR54WR12033450
K.J. OsbornMINWR6.4WR68WR———43340Start/Sit →
Khalil HerbertCHIRB5.8RB46RB624022140Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyCHIWR2.6WR99WR———3260Start/Sit →
Ty ChandlerMINRB2.1RB62RB4802130
Trent TaylorCHIWR0.0—WR———1000
Robert TonyanCHITE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. DJ MooreWR65 snaps93%
  2. Cole KmetTE62 snaps89%
  3. Darnell MooneyWR57 snaps81%
  4. Roschon JohnsonRB52 snaps74%
  5. Equanimeous St. BrownWR34 snaps49%

Target Share32 targets

  1. DJ Moore41%, 13 targets
  2. Cole Kmet22%, 7 targets
  3. Roschon Johnson16%, 5 targets
  4. Darnell Mooney9%, 3 targets
  5. Khalil Herbert6%, 2 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Justin Fields43%, 12 carries
  2. Roschon Johnson36%, 10 carries
  3. Khalil Herbert21%, 6 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Jordan AddisonWR53 snaps96%
  2. K.J. OsbornWR47 snaps85%
  3. T.J. HockensonTE44 snaps80%
  4. Brandon PowellWR36 snaps65%
  5. Alexander MattisonRB31 snaps56%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Jordan Addison37%, 10 targets
  2. T.J. Hockenson22%, 6 targets
  3. K.J. Osborn15%, 4 targets
  4. Brandon Powell11%, 3 targets
  5. Alexander Mattison7%, 2 targets
  6. Other7%, 2 targets

Carry Share17 carries

  1. Alexander Mattison59%, 10 carries
  2. Ty Chandler24%, 4 carries
  3. Joshua Dobbs12%, 2 carries
  4. Brandon Powell6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jordan AddisonMINWR5396%1037%0
DJ MooreCHIWR6593%1341%0
Cole KmetCHITE6289%722%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR4785%415%0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR5781%39%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE4480%622%0
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB5274%516%10
Brandon PowellMINWR3665%311%1
Alexander MattisonMINRB3156%27%10
Equanimeous St. BrownCHIWR3449%00%0
Josh OliverMINTE2138%00%0
Marcedes LewisCHITE2434%00%0
Ty ChandlerMINRB1833%27%4
Robert TonyanCHITE1927%13%0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB1521%26%6
Tyler ScottCHIWR1217%00%0
Johnny MundtMINTE713%00%0
Jalen NailorMINWR611%00%0
Trent TaylorCHIWR46%13%0
N'Keal HarryMINTE12%00%0
Velus JonesCHIWR11%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB10.622.9−12.3100%37 att—371243%00%
DJ MooreCHI · WR22.421.7+0.793%41% tgt—000%1341%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR9.916.7−6.896%33% tgt—000%1033%
Joshua DobbsMIN · QB8.514.7−6.2100%32 att—32212%00%
Roschon JohnsonCHI · RB12.514.5−2.074%36% car—01036%516%
Cole KmetCHI · TE11.311.7−0.489%22% tgt—000%722%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE16.010.0+6.080%20% tgt—000%620%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB8.39.5−1.256%59% car—01059%27%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB5.87.0−1.221%21% car—0621%26%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR6.46.7−0.385%13% tgt—000%413%
Ty ChandlerMIN · RB2.15.8−3.733%24% car—0424%27%
Brandon PowellMIN · WR7.75.6+2.165%10% tgt—016%310%
C.J. HamMIN · RB2.35.0−2.7—10% tgt—000%310%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR2.65.0−2.481%9% tgt—000%39%
Robert TonyanCHI · TE0.01.7−1.727%3% tgt—000%13%
Trent TaylorCHI · WR0.01.7−1.76%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Bears 32 targets and 28 carries; Vikings 30 targets and 17 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Fields Unlucky

CHI · QB · 10.6 pts on 22.9 expected

27 of 37 passing for 217 yards; 12 carries for 59 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Justin Fields →

Joshua Dobbs Unlucky

MIN · QB · 8.5 pts on 14.7 expected

22 of 32 passing for 185 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 interceptions; 2 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Joshua Dobbs →

DJ Moore Strong role

CHI · WR · 22.4 pts on 21.7 expected

13 targets (41% of the team's), 11 catches for 114 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.7 expected.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

Roschon Johnson

CHI · RB · 12.5 pts on 14.5 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 40 yards; 10 carries (36% of the team's) for 35 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Roschon Johnson →

Jordan Addison Volume, no payoff

MIN · WR · 9.9 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 39 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jordan Addison →

T.J. Hockenson Ran hot

MIN · TE · 16.0 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 50 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

Khalil Herbert

CHI · RB · 5.8 pts on 7.0 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 14 yards; 6 carries (21% of the team's) for 24 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Khalil Herbert →

Ty Chandler

MIN · RB · 2.1 pts on 5.8 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 4 carries (24% of the team's) for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.8 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: Roschon Johnson led the backfield with 74% of the snaps after trailing Khalil Herbert before this game.
  • Stock down: Khalil Herbert lost the backfield lead: 21% of the snaps to Roschon Johnson's 74%.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Jordan Addison played 96% of the snaps, up from a 79% season average.
  • Stock up: Ty Chandler played 33% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.
  • Stock up: Brandon Powell played 65% of the snaps, up from a 41% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bears defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toBears DVikings D
QBs16.917.0
RBs23.819.4
WRs31.937.4
TEs13.711.5

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

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 92%, then lost.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 50%, stood at 50% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +12Joseph 34-yd FG38% → 50%Q2 0:00
  2. −14Santos 39-yd FG50% → 36%Q3 6:59
  3. −14Santos 55-yd FG32% → 18%Q4 14:15
  4. +52Dobbs → Hockenson, 17-yd TD8% → 59%Q4 5:54
  5. −92Santos 30-yd FG92% → <1%Q4 0:10

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bears vs Vikings
Chicago BearsMeasureMinnesota Vikings
68Plays51
59%Pass rate67%
5.0Yds / dropback5.0
4.2Yds / carry4.3
8/18Third downs2/9

Efficiency edge Chicago ran 17 more plays than Minnesota.

  • Top targets
  • CHI Moore 41% · Kmet 22% · Johnson 16%
  • MIN Addison 33% · Hockenson 20% · Osborn 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bears vs Vikings
ResultCHIMIN
Touchdowns01
Field goals41
Punts33
Turnovers24
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals10

CHI turnover edge: +2

  • The Bears opened the scoring on their second possession, a 10-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • Minnesota's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out or an interception.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:0014479:07Missed FG
MINQ1 5:533-71:39Punt
CHIQ1 4:1410675:39Field goal
MINQ2 13:354102:04Interception
CHIQ2 11:313-41:00Punt
MINQ2 10:316373:03Interception
CHIQ2 7:284122:22Punt
MINQ2 5:06341:36Punt
CHIQ2 3:304261:39Punt
MINQ2 1:517641:51Field goal
MINQ3 15:005302:53Downs
CHIQ3 12:0710345:08Field goal
MINQ3 6:598314:20Interception
CHIQ3 2:398323:24Field goal
MINQ4 14:154111:43Interception
CHIQ4 12:325152:46Fumble
MINQ4 9:468773:52Touchdown
CHIQ4 5:545172:26Fumble
MINQ4 3:283-50:59Punt
CHIQ4 2:2910662:19Field goal
MINQ4 0:101170:10End 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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bears vs Vikings
BearsStatVikings
7-10Record7-10
21.2Points per game20.2
323.2Yards per game347.8
5.0Yards per play5.5
22.3Points allowed per game21.3
324.2Yards allowed per game333.2

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bears vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Bears vs Vikings Week 12 game?

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 12–10 in Week 12 of the 2023 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on November 27, 2023. See the Bears' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Bears vs Vikings?

The final score was Bears 12, Vikings 10. The teams were tied 3–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 9, Vikings 7.

What happened in the Bears vs Vikings game?

Chicago broke a 3–3 halftime tie, outscoring Minnesota 9–7 after the break to win 12–10. The Bears finished with a 317–242 edge in total offense. DJ Moore led all players with 11 catches for 114 yards. The Vikings committed 4 turnovers, the Bears 2.

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

Cairo Santos' 30-yard field goal with 0:10 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bears a 12–10 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Vikings?

DJ Moore led the game with 22.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR9 of Week 12, on 11 catches for 114 yards. T.J. Hockenson was next with 16.0 (TE4). See DJ Moore's 2023 game log.

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

Justin Fields (CHI) led all passers with 27 of 37 for 217 yards. Justin Fields (CHI) led in rushing with 12 carries for 59 yards. DJ Moore (CHI) led in receiving with 11 catches for 114 yards.

How many fantasy points did DJ Moore score against the Vikings?

DJ Moore scored 22.4 points in PPR leagues, 16.9 in half-PPR and 11.4 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 12 of the 2023 season, on 11 catches for 114 yards. He drew 41% of his team's targets.

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

T.J. Hockenson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.0 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+6.0). Justin Fields fell furthest short, with 10.6 points on 22.9 xFP (−12.3). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bears vs Vikings?

Justin Fields had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.9 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 10.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bears come back to beat the Vikings?

The Bears' chances of winning fell as low as 8% in the fourth quarter. Cairo Santos' 30-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Cairo Santos' 30-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bears vs Vikings?

The Bears won the turnover battle 4–2: the Vikings gave the ball away 4 times and the Bears 2 times. The Bears won the game.

What was the turning point of Bears vs Vikings?

Cairo Santos' 30-yard field goal with 0:10 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Vikings' win probability from 92% to <1%.

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 12 of 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on October 15, 2023, when the Vikings beat the Bears 19–13.

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.