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NFL · Week 13 · December 5, 2004 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: 2004 Week 13 Recap

Bears defeat Vikings 24–14 in Week 13

Micah Robinson led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 14–24 Week 13 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 14 7–5
Final 14–24
Chicago Bears 24 5–7 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
14–24
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 14–17 Chicago Bears
Top passer
D. Culpepper
FantasyHQ MVP
Micah Robinson
Game date
December 5, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Micah Robinson
    Micah Robinson 6 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Wiggins 4 REC · 73 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Burleson 3 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • C.Hutchinson 18/35 · 174 YDS · 3 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Terrell 3 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 6 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 24–14 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 14–17 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Micah Robinson
Top passer
D. Culpepper
Biggest EPA play
(5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. …
Game date
2004-12-05

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–14 on 2004-12-05. Micah Robinson posted a game-high +8.33 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Minnesota Vikings7700014
Chicago Bears71070024

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:52TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 6
    Score
    0-6

    (4:52) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:47XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 1:22TD
    NBN. Burleson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    6-7

    (1:22) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Holding, declined.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 1:19XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    7-7

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 11:27FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 35
    Score
    7-10

    (11:27) 2-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:32TD
    Micah Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 40
    Score
    13-10

    (2:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 02:23.)

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:23XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    14-10

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:27TD
    DTD. Terrell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    14-16

    (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:22XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-17

    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 10:29TD
    JMJ. McKie

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    14-23

    (10:29) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 37-J.McKie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 10:23XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-24

    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).

  1. 1Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Hutchinson · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.65 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  5. 5Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  6. 6N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Micah Robinson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Micah Robinson — MIN · Receiving

Micah Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+8.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.

Micah Robinson's top snap (+4.58 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 02:23.)

Biggest single play (-7.88 EPA): D. Culpepper — (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg).

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 · 54.8% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.43 total EPA
  • C. Hutchinson (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.058+0.038
Offensive success rate55.1%43.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.065+0.198
Rush EPA/play+0.168-0.182
Defensive EPA/play-0.038+0.058
Defensive success rate56.5%44.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +3.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -4.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dean ClarkChicago Bears — Dean Clark (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q1 4:52)
  • Minnesota Vikings — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 1:22)
  • Micah RobinsonMinnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 2:32)
  • Chicago Bears — D. Terrell (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q2 0:27)
  • Chicago Bears — J. McKie (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q4 10:29)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 11:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:47) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Holding, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 1:19) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) 2-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 40 (Q2 2:32); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:23) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:22) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 37-J.McKie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:23) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg). [WPA -26.4% · EPA -7.88]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah at CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah to MIN 37 for 52 yards (84-R.Moss). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -7.11]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +4.49]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams to CHI 37 for 28 yards (25-B.Gray, 21-R.McQuarters). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +3.33]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:11) — (2:11) 7-M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.60]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 3. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for 42 yards (73-A.Goldberg). [WPA -26.4% · EPA -7.88]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah at CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah to MIN 37 for 52 yards (84-R.Moss). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -7.11]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 02:23.) [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.58]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +4.49]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:52 · MIN 6 · Score 0-6
    (4:52) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:47 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:22 · CHI 4 · Score 6-7
    (1:22) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Holding, declined.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 1:19 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 11:27 · MIN 35 · Score 7-10
    (11:27) 2-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:32 · CHI 40 · Score 13-10
    (2:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 02:23.)
  7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:23 · CHI 2 · Score 14-10
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · MIN 15 · Score 14-16
    (:27) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 83-D.Terrell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · MIN 2 · Score 14-17
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  10. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · MIN 5 · Score 14-23
    (10:29) 9-C.Hutchinson pass to 37-J.McKie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 10:23 · MIN 2 · Score 14-24
    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.
  • Micah Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2004-12-05?

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-14 in Week 13, 2004.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 10; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Chicago Bears 24.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q1 4:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 1:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 2:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Terrell (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q2 0:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. McKie (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q4 10:29) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 11:27, 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), 54.8% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.43 total passing EPA. C. Hutchinson (Chicago Bears), 51.4% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.65 total passing EPA.

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

Micah Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.58 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 02:23.).

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W