Game story
In Week 17 of the 2016 NFL season on 2017-01-01, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +13.35 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (7:33) 12-M.Barkley pass deep right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes to MIN 4 for 4 yards (17-A.Jeffery).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Bradford · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.35 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 J. Langford · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4 C. Meredith · Chicago Bears · Passing · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 5 M. Barkley · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 6 C. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 7 M. Asiata · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8 J. Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Bradford — MIN · Passing
S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+13.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.88 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (10:04) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 33 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-L.Joseph and 99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (98-L.Joseph) [98-L.Joseph], touched at CHI 33, RECOVERED by MIN-97-E.Griffen at CHI 20. 97-E.Griffen for
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — J. McKinnon (S. Bradford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Barkley (C. Meredith pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Wright (S. Bradford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. McKinnon
- Minnesota Vikings — E. Griffen
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Chicago Bears — C. Barth
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 16 (Q1 56:45) — (11:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 21-J.McKinnon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 56:36) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (Q2 44:57) — (14:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 22 (Q2 42:58) — (12:58) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 42:51) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 81-C.Meredith pass short right to 12-M.Barkley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 31:48) — (Kick formation) 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:18) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 21-J.McKinnon. 21-J.McKinnon right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 12:11) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 63 (Q4 10:04); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 9:51) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 52:33) — (7:33) 12-M.Barkley pass deep right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes to MIN 4 for 4 yards (17-A.Jeffery).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 84-C.Patterson to CHI 20 for 39 yards (22-C.LeBlanc).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punts 40 yards to CHI 25, Center-47-K.McDermott. 45-B.Addison MUFFS catch, touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by MIN-27-J.Kearse at CHI 21. 27-J.Kearse to CHI 21 for no ga
- Chicago Bears (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) 11-J.Bellamy left end to MIN 20 for 22 yards (26-T.Waynes).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass short right intended for 81-C.Meredith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Waynes at MIN 11. 26-T.Waynes to MIN 11 for no gain (81-C.Meredith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 33 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-L.Joseph and 99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (98-L.Joseph) [98-L.Joseph], touched at CHI 33, RECOVERED by MIN-97-E.Griffen at CHI 2
- Chicago Bears (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 33-J.Langford right end to CHI 31 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-41-A.Harris at CHI 35. 41-A.Harris to CHI 35 for no gain (81-C.Meredith).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 52:33) — (7:33) 12-M.Barkley pass deep right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes to MIN 4 for 4 yards (17-A.Jeffery).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punts 40 yards to CHI 25, Center-47-K.McDermott. 45-B.Addison MUFFS catch, touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by MIN-27-J.Kearse at CHI 21. 27-J.Kearse to CHI 21 for no ga
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +13.35 total EPA
- M.Barkley (Chicago Bears) · 16 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +7.2% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -8.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.258 | +0.162 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.389 | +0.287 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.258 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -19.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +12.35 total EPA, 5 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.
- S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Barkley (CHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 56:45 · CHI 16 · Score 0-6
(11:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 21-J.McKinnon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 56:36 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 44:57 · CHI 3 · Score 0-10
(14:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 42:58 · CHI 22 · Score 0-16
(12:58) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 42:51 · CHI 15 · Score 0-17
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 31:52 · MIN 2 · Score 6-17
(1:52) (Shotgun) 81-C.Meredith pass short right to 12-M.Barkley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 31:48 · MIN 15 · Score 7-17
(Kick formation) 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 30:21 · CHI 1 · Score 7-23
(:21) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · CHI 15 · Score 7-24
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · MIN 11 · Score 10-24
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:16 · CHI 10 · Score 10-30
(12:16) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 21-J.McKinnon. 21-J.McKinnon right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:11 · CHI 15 · Score 10-31
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:04 · MIN 63 · Score 10-37
(10:04) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 33 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-L.Joseph and 99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (98-L.Joseph) [98-L.Joseph], touched at CHI 33 - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 9:51 · CHI 15 · Score 10-38
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 38-10 in Week 17, 2016 on 2017-01-01.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 38 (CHI 10-38 MIN) in Week 17, 2016 on 2017-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 17; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 56:45) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 42:58) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Barkley (C. Meredith pass) (Q2 31:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wright (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 30:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q4 12:16) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — E. Griffen (Q4 10:04) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 44:57, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q2 30:02, 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?
S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 71.4% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +13.35 total passing EPA. M. Barkley (Chicago Bears), 62.5% completion, +7.2% CPOE, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -8.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +13.35 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.88 EPA): (10:04) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 33 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-L.Joseph and 99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (98-L.Joseph) [98-L.Joseph], touched at CHI 33, RECOVERED by MIN-9. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.4%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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