Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 23–20 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 6–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Jeffery
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-…
- Game date
- 2013-12-01
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 23–20 on 2013-12-01. A. Jeffery posted a game-high +18.56 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(1:10) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(7:35) 84-C.Patterson right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(2:52) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(7:16) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(5:24) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. MV20 - Cook Ejected for Contacting Official
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(7:47) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 15-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:24) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(1:47) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 1:10FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 12
- Score
- 3-0
(1:10) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:35TD Cordarrelle PattersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 33
- Score
- 3-6
(7:35) 84-C.Patterson right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:27XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:52FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 22
- Score
- 6-7
(2:52) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 15:00TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 80
- Score
- 12-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 14:08XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:16FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 14
- Score
- 13-10
(7:16) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:24TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 46
- Score
- 19-10
(5:24) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. MV20 - Cook Ejected for Contacting Official
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:15XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 8
- Score
- 20-16
(7:47) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 15-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:41XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 20-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:24FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 12
- Score
- 20-20
(:24) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
OT 1:47FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 16
- Score
- 20-23
(1:47) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +18.56 total EPA · 15 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 2Gary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3J. McCown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.15 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.12 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5
Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play - 6M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 7J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8Cordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
A. Jeffery — CHI · Receiving
A. Jeffery posted the highest total EPA (+18.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.
A. Jeffery's top snap (+7.36 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.47 EPA): M. Cassel — (4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Greene at CHI 1. 59-K.Greene to MIN 50 for 49 yards (16-M.Cassel).
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.15 total EPA
- M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.146 | -0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.124 | +0.159 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.02, Minnesota Vikings -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.02 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -2.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -1.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson
- Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Gary Jennings (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 33 (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 84-C.Patterson right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 7:27) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 14:08) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 46 (Q3 5:24); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:15) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 15-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:41) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (OT 1:47) — (1:47) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Greene at CHI 1. 59-K.Greene to MIN 50 for 49 yards (16-M.Cassel).
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 1:55) — (1:55) 28-A.Peterson up the middle pushed ob at CHI 16 for 11 yards (47-C.Conte).
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 9:27) — (9:27) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to CHI 36 for 21 yards (47-C.Conte). PENALTY on CHI-47-C.Conte, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 36.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 75-K.Long to CHI 19 for no gain (95-S.Floyd) [95-S.Floyd]. FUMBLES (95-S.Floyd), RECOVERED by MIN-55-M.Mitchell at CHI 18. 55-M.Mitchell to CHI 18 for
- Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Greene at CHI 1. 59-K.Greene to MIN 50 for 49 yards (16-M.Cassel).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. MV20 - Cook Ejected for Contacting Of
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 75-K.Long to CHI 19 for no gain (95-S.Floyd) [95-S.Floyd]. FUMBLES (95-S.Floyd), RECOVERED by MIN-55-M.Mitchell at CHI 18. 55-M.Mitchell to CHI 18 for
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 1:10 · MIN 12 · Score 3-0
(1:10) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:35 · CHI 33 · Score 3-6
(7:35) 84-C.Patterson right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:27 · CHI 2 · Score 3-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 2:52 · MIN 22 · Score 6-7
(2:52) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · MIN 80 · Score 12-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 14:08 · MIN 2 · Score 13-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:16 · CHI 14 · Score 13-10
(7:16) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:24 · MIN 46 · Score 19-10
(5:24) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. MV20 - Cook Ejected for Contacting Of - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:15 · MIN 2 · Score 20-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:47 · CHI 8 · Score 20-16
(7:47) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 15-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:41 · CHI 2 · Score 20-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:24 · CHI 12 · Score 20-20
(:24) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 1:47 · CHI 16 · Score 20-23
(1:47) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Jeffery (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-12-01?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 in Week 13, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 14, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q5: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Chicago Bears 20, Minnesota Vikings 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q2 7:35) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 5:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Jennings (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 7:47) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 1:10, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 2:52, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 7:16, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 0:24, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (OT 1:47, 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?
J. McCown (Chicago Bears), 54.8% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.15 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 57.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
A. Jeffery (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+7.36 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W
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