Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 27–22 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 6–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:11) 16-K.Campbell to CHI 16 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-92-H.Hillenmeyer at…
- Game date
- 2004-09-26
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 27–22 on 2004-09-26. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +18.33 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 22 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(8:17) 2-P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(13:45) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(5:09) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(11:06) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(14:50) 2-P.Edinger 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:23) 7-M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(6:23) 20-T.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:42) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(2:10) 8-R.Grossman to MIN 1 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds at MIN 3. Play Challenged by CHI and REVERSED. 8-R.Grossman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:17FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 3-0
(8:17) 2-P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:45FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 6-0
(13:45) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:03TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 6-6
(9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:57XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 6-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:09FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 24
- Score
- 6-10
(5:09) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:06TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 6-16
(11:06) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:58XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 6-17
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:50FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 9-17
(14:50) 2-P.Edinger 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:23FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 9-20
(11:23) 7-M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:23TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 15-20
(6:23) 20-T.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:42TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 15-26
(5:42) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:39XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 15-27
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:10TD RGR. GrossmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 21-27
(2:10) 8-R.Grossman to MIN 1 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds at MIN 3. Play Challenged by CHI and REVERSED. 8-R.Grossman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:00XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 22-27
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).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +18.33 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +13.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 3Octavian Smith Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4Barrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 7K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 8R. Grossman · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.62 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.10 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. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+18.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (+4.76 EPA): (13:44) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to CHI 37 for 44 yards (32-To.Johnson).
Biggest single play (-7.22 EPA): K. Campbell — (3:11) 16-K.Campbell to CHI 16 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-92-H.Hillenmeyer at CHI 27. 92-H.Hillenmeyer to CHI 40 for 13 yards. Lateral to 55-L.Briggs to MIN 49 for 11 yards. Penalty on MI
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) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +18.33 total EPA
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.006 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.423 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.135 | -0.566 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | -0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 47.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears +0.01, Minnesota Vikings +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +0.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +1.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Chicago Bears — Truman Jones
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Chicago Bears — R. Grossman
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 8:17) — (8:17) 2-P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 9:03) — (9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 8:57) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 24 (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:58) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 16–10. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) 2-P.Edinger 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 7-M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) 20-T.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 5:39) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 2:10); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:00) — 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 (Q1 0:20) — (:20) 8-R.Grossman sacked at MIN 10 for -2 yards (51-L.Johnstone). FUMBLES (51-L.Johnstone), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at MIN 10. 93-K.Williams to MIN 10 for no gain (Team).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 32-O.Smith left tackle to MIN 14 for 4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-93-A.Ogunleye at MIN 14. 93-A.Ogunleye to MIN 7 for 7 yards (71-D.Dixon).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell pushed ob at CHI 29 for 40 yards (32-To.Johnson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 7-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to CHI 37 for 44 yards (32-To.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:11) — (3:11) 16-K.Campbell to CHI 16 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-92-H.Hillenmeyer at CHI 27. 92-H.Hillenmeyer to CHI 40 for 13 yards. Lateral to 55-L.Briggs to MIN 49 for 11 yards. Penalty on MI
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 32-O.Smith left tackle to MIN 14 for 4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-93-A.Ogunleye at MIN 14. 93-A.Ogunleye to MIN 7 for 7 yards (71-D.Dixon).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 0:20) — (:20) 8-R.Grossman sacked at MIN 10 for -2 yards (51-L.Johnstone). FUMBLES (51-L.Johnstone), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at MIN 10. 93-K.Williams to MIN 10 for no gain (Team).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to CHI 37 for 44 yards (32-To.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 8:17 · MIN 16 · Score 3-0
(8:17) 2-P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 13:45 · MIN 5 · Score 6-0
(13:45) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:03 · CHI 3 · Score 6-6
(9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 8:57 · CHI 2 · Score 6-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:09 · CHI 24 · Score 6-10
(5:09) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 11:06 · CHI 1 · Score 6-16
(11:06) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:58 · CHI 2 · Score 6-17
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:50 · MIN 15 · Score 9-17
(14:50) 2-P.Edinger 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · CHI 7 · Score 9-20
(11:23) 7-M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:23 · MIN 1 · Score 15-20
(6:23) 20-T.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:42 · CHI 2 · Score 15-26
(5:42) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:39 · CHI 2 · Score 15-27
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · MIN 6 · Score 21-27
(2:10) 8-R.Grossman to MIN 1 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds at MIN 3. Play Challenged by CHI and REVERSED. 8-R.Grossman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 2 · Score 22-27
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.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2004-09-26?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 27-22 in Week 3, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 16, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Chicago Bears 22, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 9:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q3 11:06) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 6:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 5:42) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Grossman (Q4 2:10) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 8:17, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 13:45, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 5:09, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 14:50, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 11:23, 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), 51.4% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +18.33 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 58.3% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.76 EPA): (13:44) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to CHI 37 for 44 yards (32-To.Johnson)..
Was Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
