Game story
In Week 7 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-15, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 28–16 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. McNown (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -0.62 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: P.Edinger kicks 58 yards from CHI 30 to MIN 12. M.Williams to MIN 28 for 16 yards (R.McElroy, F.Smith).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| Chicago Bears | 6 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +8.37 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3 R. Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.87 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4 D. White · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.91 EPA/play
- 5 C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6 M. Hatchette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 K. Sinceno · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+8.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.33 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (8:48) R.Smith left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
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 6–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 25 (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 72 (Q2 38:48) — (8:48) R.Smith left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 38:35) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on CHI, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 24 (Q2 35:33) — (5:33) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 35:26) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 24 (Q3 25:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 25:01) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Allen right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:56) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:26).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 60:00) — P.Edinger kicks 58 yards from CHI 30 to MIN 12. M.Williams to MIN 28 for 16 yards (R.McElroy, F.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 37:33) — (7:33) B.Bartholomew punts 41 yards to MIN 42, Center-P.Mannelly. T.Walters to CHI 33 for 25 yards (B.Minter).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to CHI 36 for 17 yards (W.Harris).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 35:33) — (5:33) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:48) — (8:48) R.Smith left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:48) — (8:48) R.Smith left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) B.Bartholomew punts 50 yards to MIN 25, Center-P.Mannelly. T.Walters MUFFS catch, and recovers at MIN 25. T.Walters to MIN 32 for 7 yards (M.Brown). FUMBLES (M.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-R.McElro
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 25:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.McNown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.McNown (Chicago Bears) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.62 total EPA
- D.Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.158 | -0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.232 | -0.003 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.010 | -0.158 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 59.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -0.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +14.54 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.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 48:54 · MIN 25 · Score 0-6
(3:54) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 39:02 · MIN 4 · Score 0-9
(9:02) P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 38:48 · CHI 72 · Score 6-9
(8:48) R.Smith left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 38:35 · CHI 2 · Score 7-9
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on CHI, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 35:33 · CHI 24 · Score 13-9
(5:33) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 35:26 · CHI 2 · Score 14-9
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 25:07 · CHI 24 · Score 20-9
(10:07) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 25:01 · CHI 2 · Score 21-9
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 6 · Score 21-15
(15:00) J.Allen right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · MIN 2 · Score 21-16
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:34 · CHI 7 · Score 27-16
(9:34) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 9:26 · CHI 2 · Score 28-16
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on CHI-W.Harris, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 28-16 in Week 7, 2000 on 2000-10-15.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 28, Chicago Bears 16 (MIN 28-16 CHI) in Week 7, 2000 on 2000-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 6; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 28, Chicago Bears 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 48:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 35:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 25:07) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:34) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 39:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 48.7% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.62 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 46.9% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +8.37 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.33 EPA): (8:48) R.Smith left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.5%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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