Game story
In Week 15 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-17, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Orton (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -13.89 total EPA, and -4.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Ferguson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.47 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (11:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 89-R.Ferguson to CHI 1 for 71 yards (33-C.Tillman).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Ferguson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.74 EPA/play
- 2 B. Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 3 M. Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 4 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 5 A. Allison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6 J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 7 B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8 B. Bollinger · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Ferguson — MIN · Receiving
R. Ferguson posted the highest total EPA (+7.47) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.09 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (11:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 89-R.Ferguson to CHI 1 for 71 yards (33-C.Tillman).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — J. McKie
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 24 (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 29 (Q2 37:02) — (7:02) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) 37-J.McKie up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 30:30) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 25:31) — (10:31) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 8–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q4 11:02) — (11:02) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-B.Bollinger rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 26:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 89-R.Ferguson to CHI 1 for 71 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 50:57) — (5:57) 7-T.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 23, RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 23. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 23 for no gain (7-T.Jackson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:18) — (12:18) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at MIN 26. 54-B.Urlacher to MIN 14 for 12 yards (28-A.Peterson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at MIN 46. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at MIN 12 for 34 yards (74-B.McKinnie).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 23:55) — (8:55) 7-T.Jackson pass deep middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-B.McGowan at CHI 47. 36-B.McGowan to MIN 48 for 5 yards (28-A.Peterson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 26:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 89-R.Ferguson to CHI 1 for 71 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:18) — (12:18) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at MIN 26. 54-B.Urlacher to MIN 14 for 12 yards (28-A.Peterson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 50:57) — (5:57) 7-T.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 23, RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 23. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 23 for no gain (7-T.Jackson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at MIN 46. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at MIN 12 for 34 yards (74-B.McKinnie).
Quarterback report card
K.Orton led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Orton (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -13.89 total EPA
- T.Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +2.0% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.238 | -0.153 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.347 | -0.264 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.370 | -0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.153 | +0.238 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 61.5% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -18.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -12.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Ferguson (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Orton (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 55:45 · MIN 11 · Score 3-0
(10:45) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 40:12 · CHI 24 · Score 3-3
(10:12) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 37:02 · MIN 29 · Score 6-3
(7:02) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · MIN 1 · Score 12-3
(:33) 37-J.McKie up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:30 · MIN 2 · Score 13-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · CHI 30 · Score 13-6
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 25:31 · CHI 1 · Score 13-12
(10:31) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 11:02 · CHI 8 · Score 13-18
(11:02) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 10:56 · CHI 2 · Score 13-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-B.Bollinger rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 20-13 in Week 15, 2007 on 2007-12-17.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Chicago Bears 13, Minnesota Vikings 20 (CHI 13-20 MIN) in Week 15, 2007 on 2007-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 8; Final: Chicago Bears 13, Minnesota Vikings 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. McKie (Q2 30:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 25:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 11:02) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 55:45, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 40:12, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 37:02, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 55.0% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -13.89 total passing EPA. T. Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 56.2% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
R. Ferguson (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +7.47 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.09 EPA): (11:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 89-R.Ferguson to CHI 1 for 71 yards (33-C.Tillman).. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.8%.
Was Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
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