Final2023 Week 6

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears, Week 6 2023

Minnesota Vikings

AwayWon

19

Chicago Bears

Home

13

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Vikings397019
Bears060713

MIN 19CHI 13 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kirk Cousins

    MIN · QB

    8.7PPR pts

    21/31, 181 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jordan Addison

    MIN · WR

    11.8PPR pts

    3 REC, 28 YDS, 1 TD

  • Bears leader

    DJ Moore

    CHI · WR

    10.1PPR pts

    5 REC, 51 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jordan Hicks

    MIN

    1 INT, 1 TD, 10 TKL

Vikings 19, Bears 13: Minnesota beats Chicago

Minnesota led 12–6 at halftime to win 19–13. Chicago outgained the Vikings 275–220.

The Bears went 6-for-14 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

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

Got a Viking or Bear on your fantasy team?

Check their next matchup with the Start/Sit Tool, compare their value in the Fantasy Trade Calculator, or connect your league for personalized advice in Redraft Command.

Connect your league

Works with Sleeper, ESPN and Fleaflicker. No password needed.

Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Bears
VikingsStatBears
1Turnovers3
Other team stats
220Total yards275
4.0Yards per play4.2
55Plays65
15%Third-down conversion43%
24:49Time of possession35:11

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Bears scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Bears
TimeTeamPlayMINCHI
1st quarter
6:24MINGreg Joseph 53-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
13:41CHICairo Santos 22-yard FG Ties game33
8:56MINGreg Joseph 51-yard FG Takes lead63
3:18CHICairo Santos 53-yard FG Ties game66
0:12MINKirk Cousins → Jordan Addison, 10-yard TD Takes lead126
3rd quarter
6:44MINJordan Hicks 42-yard fumble return TD Extends leadGreg Joseph XP196
4th quarter
7:46CHITyson Bagent 1-yard TD runCairo Santos XP1913

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Bears, Week 6 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jordan AddisonMINWR11.8 PTSWR32
  2. Alexander MattisonMINRB11.2 PTSRB23
  3. DJ MooreCHIWR11.1 PTSWR35
  4. T.J. HockensonMINTE11.0 PTSTE8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kirk CousinsMINQB8.7QB2421/31181102-5093.6Start/Sit →
Tyson BagentCHIQB6.7QB2810/14830124156.5Start/Sit →
Justin FieldsCHIQB5.9QB296/105801846036.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jordan AddisonMINWR11.8WR32WR———53281Start/Sit →
Alexander MattisonMINRB11.2RB23RB1844074280
DJ MooreCHIWR11.1WR35WR———85510Start/Sit →
T.J. HockensonMINTE11.0TE8TE———86500Start/Sit →
K.J. OsbornMINWR8.8WR44WR———54480Start/Sit →
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB7.7RB29RB156501120
Darnell MooneyCHIWR6.8WR53WR———32480Start/Sit →
Brandon PowellMINWR4.9WR70WR1-1043200
Darrynton EvansCHIRB4.4RB44RB93201120
Tyler ScottCHIWR3.2WR83WR———42120
Velus JonesCHIWR3.0WR86WR21501150
Cole KmetCHITE2.9TE31TE———3290Start/Sit →
Cam AkersMINRB2.5RB55RB1801170
Robert TonyanCHITE2.1TE36TE———11110Start/Sit →
Trent TaylorCHIWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. K.J. OsbornWR53 snaps93%
  2. Jordan AddisonWR49 snaps86%
  3. T.J. HockensonTE45 snaps79%
  4. Alexander MattisonRB45 snaps79%
  5. Brandon PowellWR34 snaps60%

Target Share30 targets

  1. T.J. Hockenson27%, 8 targets
  2. Alexander Mattison23%, 7 targets
  3. K.J. Osborn17%, 5 targets
  4. Jordan Addison17%, 5 targets
  5. Brandon Powell13%, 4 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Alexander Mattison82%, 18 carries
  2. Kirk Cousins9%, 2 carries
  3. Brandon Powell5%, 1 carries
  4. Cam Akers5%, 1 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. DJ MooreWR63 snaps95%
  2. Cole KmetTE63 snaps95%
  3. Darnell MooneyWR52 snaps79%
  4. D'Onta ForemanRB40 snaps61%
  5. Tyler ScottWR39 snaps59%

Target Share23 targets

  1. DJ Moore35%, 8 targets
  2. Tyler Scott17%, 4 targets
  3. Cole Kmet13%, 3 targets
  4. Darnell Mooney13%, 3 targets
  5. D'Onta Foreman4%, 1 targets
  6. Other17%, 4 targets

Carry Share36 carries

  1. D'Onta Foreman42%, 15 carries
  2. Darrynton Evans25%, 9 carries
  3. Justin Fields22%, 8 carries
  4. Velus Jones6%, 2 carries
  5. Tyson Bagent6%, 2 carries
View full usage tableHide full usage table
Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
DJ MooreCHIWR6395%835%0
Cole KmetCHITE6395%313%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR5393%517%0
Jordan AddisonMINWR4986%517%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE4579%827%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB4579%723%18
Darnell MooneyCHIWR5279%313%0
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB4061%14%15
Brandon PowellMINWR3460%413%1
Tyler ScottCHIWR3959%417%0
Josh OliverMINTE2239%00%0
Darrynton EvansCHIRB2436%14%9
Marcedes LewisCHITE1624%00%0
Robert TonyanCHITE1624%14%0
Cam AkersMINRB916%13%1
Johnny MundtMINTE712%00%0
Velus JonesCHIWR711%14%2
Trishton JacksonMINWR47%00%0
Trent TaylorCHIWR23%14%0
N'Keal HarryMINTE12%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+3.5Jordan Addison11.8 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.5Alexander Mattison11.2 PTS vs 22.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.7 xFPAlexander Mattison11.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB11.222.7−11.579%82% car—01882%723%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB8.714.3−5.6100%31 att—3129%00%
DJ MooreCHI · WR10.113.4−3.395%33% tgt—000%833%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE11.013.4−2.479%27% tgt—000%827%
D'Onta ForemanCHI · RB7.710.9−3.261%42% car—01542%14%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB5.99.1−3.253%10 att—10822%00%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR11.88.3+3.586%17% tgt—000%517%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR8.88.3+0.593%17% tgt—000%517%
Brandon PowellMIN · WR4.97.3−2.460%13% tgt—015%413%
Darrynton EvansCHI · RB4.47.2−2.836%25% car—0925%14%
Tyson BagentCHI · QB6.77.1−0.447%14 att—1426%00%
Tyler ScottCHI · WR3.26.7−3.559%17% tgt—000%417%
Cole KmetCHI · TE2.95.0−2.195%13% tgt—000%313%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR6.85.0+1.879%13% tgt—000%313%
Velus Jones Jr.CHI · WR3.02.9+0.111%6% car—026%14%
Cam AkersMIN · RB2.52.3+0.216%5% car—015%13%
Khari BlasingameCHI · RB1.11.7−0.6—4% tgt—000%14%
Robert TonyanCHI · TE2.11.7+0.424%4% tgt—000%14%
Trent TaylorCHI · WR0.01.7−1.73%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Vikings 30 targets and 22 carries; Bears 24 targets and 36 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

Kirk Cousins Unlucky

MIN · QB · 8.7 pts on 14.3 expected

21 of 31 passing for 181 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Tyson Bagent

CHI · QB · 6.7 pts on 7.1 expected

10 of 14 passing for 83 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for 4 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Tyson Bagent →

Alexander Mattison Volume, no payoff

MIN · RB · 11.2 pts on 22.7 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 28 yards; 18 carries (82% of the team's) for 44 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

T.J. Hockenson

MIN · TE · 11.0 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 50 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

DJ Moore Volume, no payoff

CHI · WR · 10.1 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (33% of the team's), 5 catches for 51 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

D'Onta Foreman

CHI · RB · 7.7 pts on 10.9 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 15 carries (42% of the team's) for 65 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.9 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (15).

Jordan Addison Short-yardage role

MIN · WR · 11.8 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Jordan Addison →

Brandon Powell

MIN · WR · 4.9 pts on 7.3 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.3 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Jordan Addison played 86% of the snaps, up from a 66% season average.
  • Stock up: Brandon Powell played 60% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.
  • Stock down: Cam Akers played 16% of the snaps, down from a 31% season average.

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: D'Onta Foreman played 61% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
  • Stock up: Tyler Scott played 59% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: Cole Kmet played 95% of the snaps, up from a 80% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Bears defense
Points allowed toVikings DBears D
QBs17.016.9
RBs19.423.8
WRs37.431.9
TEs11.513.7

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

How the Game Swung

Chicago opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Bears win probability

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 50%, stood at 27% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +10Santos 22-yd FG40% → 50%Q2 13:41
  2. −11Joseph 51-yd FG50% → 39%Q2 8:56
  3. +12Santos 53-yd FG38% → 50%Q2 3:18
  4. −23Cousins → Addison, 10-yd TD50% → 27%Q2 0:12
  5. −18Hicks 42-yd TD23% → 5%Q3 6:44

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Bears
Minnesota VikingsMeasureChicago Bears
55Plays65
60%Pass rate45%
5.3Yds / dropback3.9
2.1Yds / carry4.5
2/13Third downs6/14

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 10 fewer plays but gained 1.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIN Hockenson 27% · Mattison 23% · Addison 17%
  • CHI Moore 33% · Scott 17% · Kmet 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Bears
ResultMINCHI
Touchdowns11
Field goals22
Punts54
Turnovers13
Turnovers on downs11
Missed field goals10

MIN turnover edge: +2

  • The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 33-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:00633:49Punt
MINQ1 11:119334:47Field goal
CHIQ1 6:2414717:43Field goal
MINQ2 13:419424:45Field goal
CHIQ2 8:56341:14Punt
MINQ2 7:425101:36Punt
CHIQ2 6:065452:48Field goal
MINQ2 3:18380:30Fumble
CHIQ2 2:48381:01Interception
MINQ2 1:478771:35Touchdown
CHIQ2 0:121-10:12End of half
MINQ3 15:00351:24Punt
CHIQ3 13:365153:47Punt
MINQ3 9:49391:42Punt
CHIQ3 8:07311:23Fumble
CHIQ3 6:446452:23Downs
MINQ3 4:216164:08Missed FG
CHIQ3 0:133-21:02Punt
MINQ4 14:11321:29Punt
CHIQ4 12:429774:56Touchdown
MINQ4 7:46331:02Punt
CHIQ4 6:449414:53Interception
MINQ4 1:51611:51Downs
About these numbers

The Vikings' fumble touchdown is counted as a Bears lost fumble, not as a Vikings possession. 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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Bears
VikingsStatBears
7-10Record7-10
20.2Points per game21.2
347.8Yards per game323.2
5.5Yards per play5.0
21.3Points allowed per game22.3
333.2Yards allowed per game324.2

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.

Keep Exploring

2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Vikings vs Bears Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Vikings vs Bears Week 6 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 19–13 in Week 6 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on October 15, 2023. See the Vikings' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Bears?

The final score was Vikings 19, Bears 13. The Vikings led 12–6 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 7, Bears 7.

What happened in the Vikings vs Bears game?

Minnesota led 12–6 at halftime to win 19–13. Chicago outgained the Vikings 275–220. Jordan Addison led all players with 3 catches for 28 yards and a touchdown. The Bears committed 3 turnovers, the Vikings 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Bears?

Jordan Addison led the game with 11.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR32 of Week 6, on 3 catches for 28 yards and a touchdown. Alexander Mattison was next with 11.2 (RB23). See Jordan Addison's 2023 game log.

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

Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 21 of 31 for 181 yards and a touchdown. D'Onta Foreman (CHI) led in rushing with 15 carries for 65 yards. DJ Moore (CHI) led in receiving with 5 catches for 51 yards.

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

Jordan Addison outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 11.8 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+3.5). Alexander Mattison fell furthest short, with 11.2 points on 22.7 xFP (−11.5). 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.

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

Alexander Mattison had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Vikings beat the Bears?

The Vikings beat the Bears 19–13 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 6 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on January 8, 2023, when the Vikings beat the Bears 29–13.

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 is the Vikings vs Bears record since 2021?

The Vikings lead 9–2 across 11 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.