Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 28–3 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 3–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Wiggins
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 19-T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Till…
- Game date
- 2005-10-16
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–3 on 2005-10-16. J. Wiggins posted a game-high +6.12 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(6:59) (Field Goal formation) 1-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(:43) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:32) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(13:10) 20-T.Jones right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(4:15) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould 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
Q2 6:59FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 3-0
(6:59) (Field Goal formation) 1-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:43TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 3-6
(:43) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:37XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:32TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-13
(7:32) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:28XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:10TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 3-20
(13:10) 20-T.Jones right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:03XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:15TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 3-27
(4:15) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:11XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-28
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2Dean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 3Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4
Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play - 5
Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 6
Malachi Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 7T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8M. Bradley · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 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
J. Wiggins — MIN · Receiving
J. Wiggins posted the highest total EPA (+6.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
J. Wiggins's top snap (-3.70 EPA): (10:23) (Field Goal formation) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 85-J.Wiggins. #14 Johnson failed to properly set ball for kick
Biggest single play (-6.70 EPA): D. Culpepper — (8:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 19-T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 42. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at MIN 3 for 55 yards (67-M.Fowler).
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) · 58 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -15.95 total EPA
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.338 | -0.120 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.3% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.322 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.338 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 65.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.34 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -9.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -33.49 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Dean Clark (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — Dean Clark (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — Truman Jones
- Chicago Bears — Truman Jones
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 5 (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) (Field Goal formation) 1-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:37) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:28) — 9-R.Gould extra point 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 24 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 20-T.Jones right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:03) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 4:11) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 19-T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 42. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at MIN 3 for 55 yards (67-M.Fowler).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 20-T.Jones right tackle to CHI 49 for no gain (94-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-P.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-52-K.Newman at CHI 48. 52-K.Newman to CHI 48 for no gain (63-R.Garza).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:23) — (12:23) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 89-T.Taylor to CHI 21 for 31 yards (30-M.Brown). Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) (Field Goal formation) 1-P.Edinger 32 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. Ball tipped by #70 Boone and kick landed short
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) (Field Goal formation) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 85-J.Wiggins. #14 Johnson failed to properly set ball for kick
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 19-T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 42. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at MIN 3 for 55 yards (67-M.Fowler).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 20-T.Jones right tackle to CHI 49 for no gain (94-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-P.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-52-K.Newman at CHI 48. 52-K.Newman to CHI 48 for no gain (63-R.Garza).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 1 for -11 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 46-C.Harris at CHI 36. 46-C.Harris to MIN 20 for 44 yards (67-M.Fowler). Pass tipped by receiver prior to interception.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 6:59 · CHI 5 · Score 3-0
(6:59) (Field Goal formation) 1-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · MIN 3 · Score 3-6
(:43) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 7:32 · MIN 2 · Score 3-13
(7:32) 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 7:28 · MIN 2 · Score 3-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:10 · MIN 24 · Score 3-20
(13:10) 20-T.Jones right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 13:03 · MIN 2 · Score 3-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · MIN 1 · Score 3-27
(4:15) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 4:11 · MIN 2 · Score 3-28
9-R.Gould 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.
- J. Wiggins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2005-10-16?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-3 in Week 6, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (K. Orton pass) (Q2 0:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (K. Orton pass) (Q3 7:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 13:10) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 4:15) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 6:59, 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), 44.8% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -15.95 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 45.7% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
J. Wiggins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-3.70 EPA): (10:23) (Field Goal formation) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 85-J.Wiggins. #14 Johnson failed to properly set ball for kick.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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