Game story
In Week 4 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-29, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 16–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -13.57 total EPA, and +3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Robinson (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 14-S.Diggs. Chicago challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2 C. Daniel · Chicago Bears · Passing · +5.31 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 S. Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 D. Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5 A. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 O. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7 M. Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 J. Wims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Robinson — CHI · Receiving
A. Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+7.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.85 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at MIN 16. 97-N.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (71-R.Reiff).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — T. Cohen (C. Daniel pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Cook
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — E. Pineiro
- Chicago Bears — E. Pineiro
- Chicago Bears — E. Pineiro
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 29-T.Cohen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 52:44) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 15-E.Pineiro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q3 27:52) — (12:52) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q3 18:07) — (3:07) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 33-D.Cook right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 14-S.Diggs. Chicago challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at MIN 16. 97-N.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (71-R.Reiff).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 55:14) — (10:14) 4-C.Daniel right guard to MIN 42 for 1 yard (93-S.Stephen). Measurement
- Chicago Bears (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 12-A.Robinson to CHI 37 for 13 yards (29-X.Rhodes).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 39:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 33-D.Cook. PENALTY on CHI-39-E.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 11.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at MIN 16. 97-N.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (71-R.Reiff).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 16:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at CHI 30 for 39 yards (23-K.Fuller).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 14-S.Diggs. Chicago challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 39:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 33-D.Cook. PENALTY on CHI-39-E.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 11.
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +3.1% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -13.57 total EPA
- C.Daniel (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.7% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.308 | +0.181 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.321 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.177 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 65.3% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -1.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -12.76 total EPA, 1 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.
- A. Robinson (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Daniel (CHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 52:50 · MIN 10 · Score 0-6
(7:50) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 29-T.Cohen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 52:44 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · MIN 8 · Score 0-10
(:04) 15-E.Pineiro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 27:52 · MIN 20 · Score 0-13
(12:52) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 18:07 · MIN 12 · Score 0-16
(3:07) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · CHI 2 · Score 6-16
(3:02) 33-D.Cook right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 in Week 4, 2019 on 2019-09-29.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 6, Chicago Bears 16 (MIN 6-16 CHI) in Week 4, 2019 on 2019-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 6, Chicago Bears 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (C. Daniel pass) (Q1 52:50) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q4 3:02) Chicago Bears field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — E. Pineiro (Q3 27:52, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — E. Pineiro (Q3 18:07, 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?
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 61.4% completion, +3.1% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -13.57 total passing EPA. C. Daniel (Chicago Bears), 64.7% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
A. Robinson (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +7.02 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.85 EPA): (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at MIN 16. 97-N.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (71-R.Reiff).. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.4%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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