Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 48–41 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 24–27 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Berrian
- Top passer
- G. Frerotte
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:11) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to MIN 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 41-C.Gordon MUFFS catch,…
- Game date
- 2008-10-19
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 48–41 on 2008-10-19. B. Berrian posted a game-high +8.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41 |
 Chicago Bears | 14 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(9:24) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-92-H.Hillenmeyer was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(5:53) 5-C.Kluwe FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 14, and recovers at MIN 14. 5-C.Kluwe punt is BLOCKED by 20-C.Steltz, RECOVERED by CHI-25-G.Wolfe at MIN 17. 25-G.Wolfe for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-5-C.Kluwe, Illegal Kick, declined.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:23) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:37) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:15) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(5:11) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to MIN 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 41-C.Gordon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at MIN -2. TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:25) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:05) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(12:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 88-D.Clark to MIN 1 for 35 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), recovered by CHI-81-R.Davis at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN. CHI-23-D.Hester was injured during the play. He is Out.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:52) 28-A.Peterson left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(2:45) (No Huddle) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 86-M.Booker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(14:56) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(9:03) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(3:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 87-B.Berrian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:24TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:24) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-92-H.Hillenmeyer was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:18XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:48TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 7-6
(6:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:43XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 5:53TD GWG. WolfePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 76
- Score
- 7-13
(5:53) 5-C.Kluwe FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 14, and recovers at MIN 14. 5-C.Kluwe punt is BLOCKED by 20-C.Steltz, RECOVERED by CHI-25-G.Wolfe at MIN 17. 25-G.Wolfe for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-5-C.Kluwe, Illegal Kick, declined.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 5:43XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:23TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 24
- Score
- 13-14
(2:23) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:18XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:37FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 14-17
(13:37) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:15FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 24
- Score
- 17-17
(9:15) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:11TD BMB. MaynardPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 54
- Score
- 17-23
(5:11) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to MIN 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 41-C.Gordon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at MIN -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:58XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:25TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 23-24
(:25) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:22XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 24-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:05FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 31
- Score
- 24-27
(:05) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:23TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 36
- Score
- 24-33
(12:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 88-D.Clark to MIN 1 for 35 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), recovered by CHI-81-R.Davis at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN. CHI-23-D.Hester was injured during the play. He is Out.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:12XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-34
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:52TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 54
- Score
- 30-34
(10:52) 28-A.Peterson left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:40XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 31-34
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 2:45TD MBM. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 51
- Score
- 31-40
(2:45) (No Huddle) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 86-M.Booker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 2:35XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 31-41
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:56TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 31-47
(14:56) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:53XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 31-48
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:03FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 34-48
(9:03) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:05TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 40-48
(3:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 87-B.Berrian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:00XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 41-48
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 2K. Orton · Chicago Bears · Passing · +7.21 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.39 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 6G. Frerotte · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.92 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 8Dean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
B. Berrian — MIN · Receiving
B. Berrian posted the highest total EPA (+8.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.38 EPA per play.
B. Berrian's top snap (-4.18 EPA): (4:58) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Graham at MIN 32. 21-C.Graham to MIN 26 for 6 yards (87-B.Berrian).
Biggest single play (+7.28 EPA): B. Maynard — (5:11) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to MIN 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 41-C.Gordon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at MIN -2. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
G. Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.92 total EPA
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.143 | +0.200 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.5% | 56.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.200 | -0.143 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.4% | 41.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.20 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, +16.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +13.46 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Chicago Bears — G. Olsen (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — G. Wolfe
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (G. Frerotte pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Maynard
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Chicago Bears — Dean Clark (K. Orton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Chicago Bears — M. Booker (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-92-H.Hillenmeyer was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 9:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:43) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 76 (Q1 5:53); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:43) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 24 (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 2:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–10. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 13:37) — (13:37) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 24 (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 54 (Q2 5:11); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:58); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:22) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 36 (Q3 12:23); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 12:12) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 54 (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 28-A.Peterson left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:40) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 51 (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 86-M.Booker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 2:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:53); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 5 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 87-B.Berrian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to MIN 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 41-C.Gordon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at MIN -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton sacked at CHI 43 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-94-P.Williams at CHI 45. 94-P.Williams to CHI 45 for no gain (18-K.Orton, 76-J
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 12-G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to 87-B.Berrian (21-C.Graham).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 5-C.Kluwe FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 14, and recovers at MIN 14. 5-C.Kluwe punt is BLOCKED by 20-C.Steltz, RECOVERED by CHI-25-G.Wolfe at MIN 17. 25-G.Wolfe for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MI
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 28-A.Peterson left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to MIN 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 41-C.Gordon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at MIN -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 44-K.Payne (55-L.Briggs) at CHI 44. 44-K.Payne to MIN 6 for 50 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 28-A.Peterson left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton sacked at CHI 43 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-94-P.Williams at CHI 45. 94-P.Williams to CHI 45 for no gain (18-K.Orton, 76-J
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:24 · CHI 1 · Score 6-0
(9:24) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-92-H.Hillenmeyer was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:18 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 6:48 · MIN 18 · Score 7-6
(6:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 6:43 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 5:53 · CHI 76 · Score 7-13
(5:53) 5-C.Kluwe FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 14, and recovers at MIN 14. 5-C.Kluwe punt is BLOCKED by 20-C.Steltz, RECOVERED by CHI-25-G.Wolfe at MIN 17. 25-G.Wolfe for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MI - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 5:43 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · CHI 24 · Score 13-14
(2:23) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:18 · CHI 2 · Score 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 13:37 · MIN 8 · Score 14-17
(13:37) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 9:15 · CHI 24 · Score 17-17
(9:15) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:11 · MIN 54 · Score 17-23
(5:11) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to MIN 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 41-C.Gordon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at MIN -2. TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:58 · MIN 2 · Score 17-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · CHI 1 · Score 23-24
(:25) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · CHI 2 · Score 24-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · MIN 31 · Score 24-27
(:05) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 12:23 · MIN 36 · Score 24-33
(12:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 88-D.Clark to MIN 1 for 35 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), recovered by CHI-81-R.Davis at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN. CHI-23-D.Hester - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 12:12 · MIN 2 · Score 24-34
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:52 · CHI 54 · Score 30-34
(10:52) 28-A.Peterson left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:40 · CHI 2 · Score 31-34
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 2:45 · MIN 51 · Score 31-40
(2:45) (No Huddle) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 86-M.Booker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 2:35 · MIN 2 · Score 31-41
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:56 · MIN 1 · Score 31-47
(14:56) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · MIN 2 · Score 31-48
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 9:03 · CHI 5 · Score 34-48
(9:03) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:05 · CHI 5 · Score 40-48
(3:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 87-B.Berrian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:00 · CHI 2 · Score 41-48
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- G. Frerotte (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2008-10-19?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 48-41 in Week 7, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, Chicago Bears 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Chicago Bears 13; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 41, Chicago Bears 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 9:24) Chicago Bears touchdown — G. Olsen (K. Orton pass) (Q1 6:48) Chicago Bears touchdown — G. Wolfe (Q1 5:53) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (G. Frerotte pass) (Q1 2:23) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Maynard (Q2 5:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q2 0:25) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (K. Orton pass) (Q3 12:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 10:52) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Booker (K. Orton pass) (Q3 2:45) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q4 14:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 3:05) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 13:37, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 9:15, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 9:03, 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?
G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 56.8% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.92 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 60.0% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-4.18 EPA): (4:58) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Graham at MIN 32. 21-C.Graham to MIN 26 for 6 yards (87-B.Berrian)..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 48-41 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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