Bears 13–6 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2001

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

L. Johnson (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.68 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (11:00) 32-L.Johnson up the middle pushed ob at MIN 4 for 34 yards (22-T.Carter)..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 13–6 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Chicago Bears 10–0 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Top passer: D. Culpepper
Biggest EPA play: (8:26) 15-J.Miller FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 34, RECOVERED by MIN-93-S.Colinet at MIN 37. 9…
Game date: 2001-11-25

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 13–6 on 2001-11-25. Lonnie Johnson Jr. posted a game-high +4.68 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Chicago Bears	10	0	3	0	0	13
Minnesota Vikings	0	3	3	0	0	6

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears

MIN 1

+1MIN 2

+3MIN 12

+3CHI 26

+3MIN 25

+3CHI 3

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:46TD
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
6-0
(9:46) 32-L.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:43XP
PEP. Edinger
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-0
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:47FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 12
Score
10-0
(:47) 2-P.Edinger 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:10FG
GAG. Anderson
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 26
Score
10-3
(8:10) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:34FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 25
Score
13-3
(13:34) 2-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:19FG
GAG. Anderson
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 3
Score
13-6
(3:19) 1-G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
2D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
3H. Morrow · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
4M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
5B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
6T. Prentice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
7H. Morrow · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
8M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 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

Lonnie Johnson Jr. — CHI · Rushing

Lonnie Johnson Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+4.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.34 EPA per play.

Lonnie Johnson Jr.'s top snap (+3.54 EPA): (11:00) 32-L.Johnson up the middle pushed ob at MIN 4 for 34 yards (22-T.Carter).

Biggest single play (-6.04 EPA): Jordan Miller — (8:26) 15-J.Miller FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 34, RECOVERED by MIN-93-S.Colinet at MIN 37. 93-S.Colinet to MIN 37 for no gain (Team).

Quarterback report card

D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -14.13 total EPA
Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -7.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.147	-0.210
Offensive success rate	36.1%	38.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.308	-0.262
Rush EPA/play	-0.161	-0.090
Defensive EPA/play	+0.210	+0.147
Defensive success rate	61.7%	63.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -10.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -19.72 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q2 9:46)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 0:47)
Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson (Q3 8:10)
Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q4 13:34)
Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson (Q4 3:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 9:46) — (9:46) 32-L.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:43) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) 2-P.Edinger 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) 2-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 1-G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 15-J.Miller FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 34, RECOVERED by MIN-93-S.Colinet at MIN 37. 93-S.Colinet to MIN 37 for no gain (Team). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -6.04]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 59-R.Colvin (93-P.Daniels) at CHI 44. 59-R.Colvin to MIN 48 for 8 yards (65-C.Collins). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -4.96]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 33-H.Morrow to CHI 1 for 14 yards (43-M.Green). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.22]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 1, and recovers at CHI 3. 11-D.Culpepper to CHI 3 for no gain (93-P.Daniels). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.47]
Chicago Bears (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 20-J.Allen up the middle to MIN 25 for 19 yards (21-D.Carter). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.72]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 15-J.Miller FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 34, RECOVERED by MIN-93-S.Colinet at MIN 37. 93-S.Colinet to MIN 37 for no gain (Team). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -6.04]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 59-R.Colvin (93-P.Daniels) at CHI 44. 59-R.Colvin to MIN 48 for 8 yards (65-C.Collins). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -4.96]
Chicago Bears (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) 32-L.Johnson up the middle pushed ob at MIN 4 for 34 yards (22-T.Carter). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.54]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 33-H.Morrow to CHI 1 for 14 yards (43-M.Green). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.22]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 9:46 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
(9:46) 32-L.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:47 · MIN 12 · Score 10-0
(:47) 2-P.Edinger 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:10 · CHI 26 · Score 10-3
(8:10) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 13:34 · MIN 25 · Score 13-3
(13:34) 2-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:19 · CHI 3 · Score 13-6
(3:19) 1-G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.

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.
Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2001-11-25?

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 13-6 in Week 11, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Chicago Bears 13, Minnesota Vikings 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

Chicago Bears touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 9:46) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 0:47, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 8:10, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 13:34, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 3:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 48.1% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -14.13 total passing EPA. Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 41.7% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -7.39 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.68 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (11:00) 32-L.Johnson up the middle pushed ob at MIN 4 for 34 yards (22-T.Carter)..

Was Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 13-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2001 Week 11 Recap

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