Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 39–10 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 3–26 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Hester
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- 8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-10-16
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 39–10 on 2011-10-16. D. Hester posted a game-high +7.69 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Chicago Bears | 16 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 39 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(12:26) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(6:59) 5-D.McNabb sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (92-S.Paea).
(3:43) 24-M.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(12:41) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(6:48) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:33) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(10:27) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(5:49) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(14:55) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:26TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 48
- Score
- 0-6
(12:26) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:17XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:59Safety DMD. McNabbPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 93
- Score
- 0-9
(6:59) 5-D.McNabb sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (92-S.Paea).
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 3:43TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 0-15
(3:43) 24-M.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 3:39XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:41FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 18
- Score
- 3-16
(12:41) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:48TD DSD. SanzenbacherPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 3-22
(6:48) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:41XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:33FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 33
- Score
- 3-26
(:33) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:27TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 9-26
(10:27) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:23XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-26
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:23TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 10-32
8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:09XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-33
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:49FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 10-36
(5:49) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:55FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 10-39
(14:55) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +7.46 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Williams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 5M. Jenkins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6
Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 7J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8G. Camarillo · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 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
D. Hester — CHI · Receiving
D. Hester posted the highest total EPA (+7.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
D. Hester's top snap (+6.17 EPA): 8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +7.46 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Minnesota Vikings) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +16.3% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -2.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.147 | +0.200 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.5% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.147 | +0.226 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.031 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.200 | +0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 65.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.15 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +15.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -12.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Barber
- Chicago Bears — D. Sanzenbacher (J. Cutler pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 16–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 48 (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 12:17) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 93 (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) 5-D.McNabb sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (92-S.Paea).; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 24-M.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 3:39) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q2 6:48) — (6:48) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:41) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 33 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:23) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q3 10:23) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:09) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:23) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete short left to 81-V.Shiancoe.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete short left to 87-B.Berrian.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:23) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:54) — (12:54) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 44 for -9 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen) [69-J.Allen], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at CHI 44. 69-J.Allen to CHI 44 for no gain (6-J.Cutler).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 12:26 · MIN 48 · Score 0-6
(12:26) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 12:17 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q1 6:59 · CHI 93 · Score 0-9
(6:59) 5-D.McNabb sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (92-S.Paea). - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · MIN 3 · Score 0-15
(3:43) 24-M.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 3:39 · MIN 2 · Score 0-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 12:41 · CHI 18 · Score 3-16
(12:41) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 6:48 · MIN 13 · Score 3-22
(6:48) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 6:41 · MIN 2 · Score 3-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:33 · MIN 33 · Score 3-26
(:33) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:27 · CHI 4 · Score 9-26
(10:27) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:23 · CHI 2 · Score 10-26
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · MIN 35 · Score 10-32
8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:09 · MIN 2 · Score 10-33
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 5:49 · MIN 8 · Score 10-36
(5:49) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · MIN 4 · Score 10-39
(14:55) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
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.
- D. Hester (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. McNabb (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2011-10-16?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 39-10 in Week 6, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 16; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 10; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Chicago Bears 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 12:26) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Barber (Q1 3:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Sanzenbacher (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 6:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 10:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q3 10:23) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 12:41, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:33, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:49, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 14:55, 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?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 63.6% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.46 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Minnesota Vikings), 65.5% completion, +16.3% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -2.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
D. Hester (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.17 EPA): 8-R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 2. 23-D.Hester for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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