Game story
In Week 13 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-03, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 23–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -25.59 total EPA, and -20.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Moore (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2 C. Benson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.58 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 C. Fason · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4 M. Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5 C. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 B. McMullen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 7 J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8 J. McKie · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Moore — MIN · Receiving
M. Moore posted the highest total EPA (+4.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.77 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 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 — D. Hester
- Chicago Bears — R. Manning
- Chicago Bears — C. Benson
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Fason
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 92 (Q2 43:12) — (13:12) 5-C.Kluwe punts 37 yards to MIN 45, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 42:20) — 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 5 (Q2 38:58) — (8:58) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q3 25:10) — (10:10) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 51 (Q3 19:43) — (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 19:33) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q3 18:12) — (3:12) 32-C.Benson right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 18:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–2. Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 98 (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) 35-C.Fason left tackle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (99-Ta.Johnson, 46-C.Harris).; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) 35-C.Fason right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 5:40) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 19:43) — (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 25:02) — (10:02) 8-R.Grossman pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Leber (94-P.Williams) at CHI 36. 51-B.Leber to CHI 46 for -10 yards (87-M.Muhammad).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 24:55) — (9:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 83-J.Dugan INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 36. 55-L.Briggs to CHI 36 for no gain (83-J.Dugan).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 28:20) — (13:20) 14-B.Johnson pass short right to 30-M.Moore pushed ob at CHI 41 for 24 yards (46-C.Harris). PENALTY on CHI-46-C.Harris, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 41.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:44) — (9:44) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning [99-Ta.Johnson] at MIN 33. 38-D.Manning to MIN 22 for 11 yards (45-R.Owens).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 19:43) — (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 19:28) — (4:28) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at MIN 35. 54-B.Urlacher to MIN 33 for 2 yards (78-M.Birk).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 25:02) — (10:02) 8-R.Grossman pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Leber (94-P.Williams) at CHI 36. 51-B.Leber to CHI 46 for -10 yards (87-M.Muhammad).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 24:55) — (9:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 83-J.Dugan INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 36. 55-L.Briggs to CHI 36 for no gain (83-J.Dugan).
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -20.8% CPOE · -0.85 EPA/play · -25.59 total EPA
- R.Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 20 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -16.1% CPOE · -1.07 EPA/play · -21.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.273 | -0.334 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.7% | 36.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.549 | -1.072 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.177 | +0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.334 | +0.273 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.6% | 62.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.27 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 17 drives, -22.07 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 17 drives, -28.94 total EPA, 6 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. Moore (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Johnson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Grossman (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 TD (+6) — Q2 43:12 · CHI 92 · Score 0-6
(13:12) 5-C.Kluwe punts 37 yards to MIN 45, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 42:20 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 38:58 · CHI 5 · Score 3-7
(8:58) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 25:10 · CHI 12 · Score 6-7
(10:10) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 19:43 · CHI 51 · Score 6-13
(4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 19:33 · MIN 2 · Score 6-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 18:12 · MIN 24 · Score 6-20
(3:12) 32-C.Benson right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 18:04 · MIN 2 · Score 6-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 14:06 · CHI 98 · Score 6-23
(14:06) 35-C.Fason left tackle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (99-Ta.Johnson, 46-C.Harris). - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:45 · CHI 4 · Score 12-23
(5:45) 35-C.Fason right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:40 · CHI 2 · Score 13-23
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-13 in Week 13, 2006 on 2006-12-03.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 13, Chicago Bears 23 (MIN 13-23 CHI) in Week 13, 2006 on 2006-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 2; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Chicago Bears 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q2 43:12) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Manning (Q3 19:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Benson (Q3 18:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Fason (Q4 5:45) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 38:58, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 25:10, 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?
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 36.7% completion, -20.8% CPOE, -0.85 EPA per dropback, -25.59 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 30.0% completion, -16.1% CPOE, -1.07 EPA per dropback, -21.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
M. Moore (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +4.71 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.77 EPA): (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.1%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W
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