Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: 2007 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-14, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 34–31 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Griese (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with +10.47 total EPA, and -15.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+34.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +12.20 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2. 2 B. Griese · Chicago Bears · Passing · +10.47 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.67 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
7. 7 G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

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 (Q1 47:19)
• Minnesota Vikings — T. Williamson (T. Jackson pass) (Q1 45:06)
• Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (B. Griese pass) (Q2 41:51)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 32:33)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 17:44)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 4:20)
• Chicago Bears — M. Muhammad (B. Griese pass) (Q4 2:45)
• Chicago Bears — D. Hester (B. Griese pass) (Q4 1:49)

Field goals

• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 11:37)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 8:41)
• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 0:04)

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 CHI 65 (Q1 47:19) — (2:19) 5-C.Kluwe punts 54 yards to CHI 11, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 46:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 60 (Q1 45:06) — (:06) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 82-T.Williamson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 45:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 39 (Q2 41:51) — (11:51) 14-B.Griese pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Udeze].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 41:45) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 67 (Q2 32:33) — (2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 32:19) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 73 (Q3 17:44) — (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 17:31) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–13. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:10) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 33 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:36) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 81 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:38) — 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 37 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 55 yard field goal 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.

• Chicago Bears (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.2% · EPA +6.67]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. [WPA +31.1% · EPA +1.47]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 17:44) — (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.7% · EPA +6.39]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:33) — (2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +6.14]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:38) — 9-R.Gould kicks 61 yards from CHI 30 to MIN 9. 28-A.Peterson to CHI 38 for 53 yards (24-R.Manning). MIN-50-V.Ciurciu was injured during the play. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +1.11]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Chicago Bears (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.2% · EPA +6.67]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 17:44) — (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.7% · EPA +6.39]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:33) — (2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +6.14]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 47:19) — (2:19) 5-C.Kluwe punts 54 yards to CHI 11, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.62]

Quarterback report card

B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Griese (Chicago Bears) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -15.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.47 total EPA
• T.Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 24 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -21.4% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 16 drives, +8.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, +14.10 total EPA, 6 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• B. Griese (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• T. Jackson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 47:19 · CHI 65 · Score 0-6
   (2:19) 5-C.Kluwe punts 54 yards to CHI 11, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 46:56 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 45:06 · CHI 60 · Score 6-7
   (:06) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 82-T.Williamson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 45:00 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 41:51 · MIN 39 · Score 7-13
   (11:51) 14-B.Griese pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Udeze].
6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 41:45 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 32:33 · CHI 67 · Score 13-14
   (2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 32:19 · CHI 2 · Score 14-14
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 17:44 · CHI 73 · Score 20-14
   (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 17:31 · CHI 2 · Score 21-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
11. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 11:37 · CHI 30 · Score 24-14
    (11:37) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
12. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 8:41 · MIN 14 · Score 24-17
    (8:41) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · CHI 35 · Score 30-17
    (4:20) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:10 · CHI 2 · Score 31-17
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
15. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:45 · MIN 33 · Score 31-23
    (2:45) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:36 · MIN 2 · Score 31-24
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
17. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · MIN 81 · Score 31-30
    (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:38 · MIN 2 · Score 31-31
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
19. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · CHI 37 · Score 34-31
    (:04) 8-R.Longwell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.