Game story
In Week 13 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-12-05, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -6.43 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 2 C. Hutchinson · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.65 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 4 J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 5 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 6 N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7 J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 8 D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Robinson — MIN · Receiving
M. Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+8.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.88 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — D. Clark (C. Hutchinson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Terrell (C. Hutchinson pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. McKie (C. Hutchinson pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q1 49:52) — (4:52) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 49:47) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 46:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Holding, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 46:19) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q2 41:27) — (11:27) 2-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 40 (Q2 32:32); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 32:23) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 30:27) — (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 30:22) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 37-J.McKie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:23) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah at CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah to MIN 37 for 52 yards (84-R.Moss).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 30:27) — (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 21:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams to CHI 37 for 28 yards (25-B.Gray, 21-R.McQuarters).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 17:11) — (2:11) 7-M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah at CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah to MIN 37 for 52 yards (84-R.Moss).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 02:23.)
- Chicago Bears (Q2 30:27) — (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D.Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.43 total EPA
- C.Hutchinson (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.1% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.065 | +0.198 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.168 | -0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 44.9% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +3.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -4.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Robinson (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 49:52 · MIN 6 · Score 0-6
(4:52) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 49:47 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 46:22 · CHI 4 · Score 6-7
(1:22) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Holding, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 46:19 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 41:27 · MIN 35 · Score 7-10
(11:27) 2-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 32:32 · CHI 40 · Score 13-10
(2:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 02:23.) - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 32:23 · CHI 2 · Score 14-10
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:27 · MIN 15 · Score 14-16
(:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:22 · MIN 2 · Score 14-17
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · MIN 5 · Score 14-23
(10:29) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 37-J.McKie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 10:23 · MIN 2 · Score 14-24
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-14 in Week 13, 2004 on 2004-12-05.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 14, Chicago Bears 24 (MIN 14-24 CHI) in Week 13, 2004 on 2004-12-05.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 10; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q1 49:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 46:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 32:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Terrell (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q2 30:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. McKie (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q4 10:29) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 41:27, 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?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 54.8% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.43 total passing EPA. C. Hutchinson (Chicago Bears), 51.4% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
M. Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +8.33 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.88 EPA): (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg).. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.4%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
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