Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 17–10 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Booker
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:35) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 41, RECOVERED by CHI-59-R.Colvin at CHI 41.…
- Game date
- 2001-09-23
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 17–10 on 2001-09-23. M. Booker posted a game-high +5.16 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(6:09) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(10:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-A.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(6:20) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(3:44) 15-J.Miller pass to 88-M.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:09FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-0
(6:09) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:39TD AJA. JordanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 9-0
(10:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-A.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:34XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 6:20FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 10-3
(6:20) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:36TD MBM. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 10-9
(9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:29XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:44TD Micah RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 10-16
(3:44) 15-J.Miller pass to 88-M.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:39XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-17
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2
Jordan Miller · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.59 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 3J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 6A. Jordan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 7B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +0.90 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.02 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
M. Booker — CHI · Receiving
M. Booker posted the highest total EPA (+5.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
M. Booker's top snap (+2.56 EPA): (9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.18 EPA): D. Culpepper — (3:35) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 41, RECOVERED by CHI-59-R.Colvin at CHI 41. 59-R.Colvin to CHI 41 for no gain (87-B.Chamberlain).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.90 total EPA
- Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 42.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.027 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.588 | -0.167 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.037 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.9% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -2.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -8.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Jordan (D. Culpepper pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Booker (Jordan Miller pass)
- Chicago Bears — Micah Robinson (Jordan Miller pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-A.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:34) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:29) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 15-J.Miller pass to 88-M.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:39) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 15-J.Miller pass to 88-M.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 15-J.Miller pass intended for 88-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 42-O.Thomas (31-D.Morgan) at MIN -5. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 41, RECOVERED by CHI-59-R.Colvin at CHI 41. 59-R.Colvin to CHI 41 for no gain (87-B.Chamberlain).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at CHI 49 for -7 yards (93-P.Daniels). FUMBLES (93-P.Daniels), and recovers at CHI 49. 11-D.Culpepper to CHI 49 for no gain (93-P.Daniels).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 41, RECOVERED by CHI-59-R.Colvin at CHI 41. 59-R.Colvin to CHI 41 for no gain (87-B.Chamberlain).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 15-J.Miller pass to 88-M.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 15-J.Miller pass intended for 88-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 42-O.Thomas (31-D.Morgan) at MIN -5. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:09 · CHI 2 · Score 3-0
(6:09) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · CHI 3 · Score 9-0
(10:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-A.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:34 · CHI 2 · Score 10-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 6:20 · MIN 27 · Score 10-3
(6:20) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · MIN 15 · Score 10-9
(9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · MIN 2 · Score 10-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · MIN 24 · Score 10-16
(3:44) 15-J.Miller pass to 88-M.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · MIN 2 · Score 10-17
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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.
- M. Booker (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2001-09-23?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-10 in Week 2, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Chicago Bears 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Jordan (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 10:39) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Booker (J. Miller pass) (Q4 9:36) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Robinson (J. Miller pass) (Q4 3:44) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 6:09, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 6:20, 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?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 57.1% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.90 total passing EPA. Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 60.0% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
M. Booker (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.56 EPA): (9:36) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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