Vikings 13–23 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2006

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

B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 36.7% completion, -20.8% CPOE, -0.85 EPA per dropback, -25.59 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 30.0% completion, -16.1% CPOE, -1.07 EPA per dropback, -21.44 total passing EPA.

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

M. Moore (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.99 EPA): (13:20) 14-B.Johnson pass short right to 30-M.Moore pushed ob at CHI 41 for 24 yards (46-C.Harris). PENALTY on CHI-46-C.Harris, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 41..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 23–13 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 3–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malachi Moore
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning…
Game date: 2006-12-03

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–13 on 2006-12-03. Malachi Moore posted a game-high +4.71 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	3	3	7	0	0	13
Chicago Bears	7	14	2	0	0	23

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3CHI 12

CHI 51

MIN 24

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:12TD
DHD. Hester
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 92
Score
0-6
(13:12) 5-C.Kluwe punts 37 yards to MIN 45, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:20XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:58FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 5
Score
3-7
(8:58) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:10FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 12
Score
6-7
(10:10) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:43TD
RMR. Manning
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 51
Score
6-13
(4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:33XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
6-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:12TD
CBC. Benson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 24
Score
6-20
(3:12) 32-C.Benson right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:04XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
6-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:06Safety
CFC. Fason
Points+2
Yard line
CHI 98
Score
6-23
(14:06) 35-C.Fason left tackle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (99-Ta.Johnson, 46-C.Harris).
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:45TD
CFC. Fason
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 4
Score
12-23
(5:45) 35-C.Fason right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:40XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
13-23
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malachi Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
2C. Benson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.58 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
3C. Fason · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
4Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
6B. McMullen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
7J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
8J. McKie · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 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

Malachi Moore — MIN · Receiving

Malachi Moore posted the highest total EPA (+4.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

Malachi Moore's top snap (+3.99 EPA): (13:20) 14-B.Johnson pass short right to 30-M.Moore pushed ob at CHI 41 for 24 yards (46-C.Harris). PENALTY on CHI-46-C.Harris, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 41.

Biggest single play (-7.77 EPA): Buddy Johnson — (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -20.8% CPOE · -0.85 EPA/play · -25.59 total EPA
R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 20 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -16.1% CPOE · -1.07 EPA/play · -21.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	-0.273	-0.334
Offensive success rate	37.7%	36.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.549	-1.072
Rush EPA/play	+0.177	+0.069
Defensive EPA/play	+0.334	+0.273
Defensive success rate	63.6%	62.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.27 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.27 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.33 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 17 drives, -22.07 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 17 drives, -28.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — D. Hester (Q2 13:12)
Chicago Bears — R. Manning (Q3 4:43)
Chicago Bears — C. Benson (Q3 3:12)
Minnesota Vikings — C. Fason (Q4 5:45)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 8:58)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q3 10:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 92 (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 5-C.Kluwe punts 37 yards to MIN 45, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:20) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 5 (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 51 (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 4:33) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) 32-C.Benson right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 3:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–2. Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 98 (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) 35-C.Fason left tackle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (99-Ta.Johnson, 46-C.Harris).; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) 35-C.Fason right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 5:40) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.1% · EPA -7.77]
Chicago Bears (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) 8-R.Grossman pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Leber (94-P.Williams) at CHI 36. 51-B.Leber to CHI 46 for -10 yards (87-M.Muhammad). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.55]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 83-J.Dugan INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 36. 55-L.Briggs to CHI 36 for no gain (83-J.Dugan). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.55]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:20) — (13:20) 14-B.Johnson pass short right to 30-M.Moore pushed ob at CHI 41 for 24 yards (46-C.Harris). PENALTY on CHI-46-C.Harris, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 41. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.99]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning [99-Ta.Johnson] at MIN 33. 38-D.Manning to MIN 22 for 11 yards (45-R.Owens). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.06]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.1% · EPA -7.77]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at MIN 35. 54-B.Urlacher to MIN 33 for 2 yards (78-M.Birk). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -4.80]
Chicago Bears (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) 8-R.Grossman pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Leber (94-P.Williams) at CHI 36. 51-B.Leber to CHI 46 for -10 yards (87-M.Muhammad). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.55]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 83-J.Dugan INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 36. 55-L.Briggs to CHI 36 for no gain (83-J.Dugan). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 13:12 · CHI 92 · Score 0-6
(13:12) 5-C.Kluwe punts 37 yards to MIN 45, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 12:20 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 8:58 · CHI 5 · Score 3-7
(8:58) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 10:10 · CHI 12 · Score 6-7
(10:10) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 4:43 · CHI 51 · Score 6-13
(4:43) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CHI 46. 24-R.Manning for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 4:33 · MIN 2 · Score 6-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 3:12 · MIN 24 · Score 6-20
(3:12) 32-C.Benson right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 3:04 · MIN 2 · Score 6-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 14:06 · CHI 98 · Score 6-23
(14:06) 35-C.Fason left tackle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (99-Ta.Johnson, 46-C.Harris).
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:45 · CHI 4 · Score 12-23
(5:45) 35-C.Fason right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:40 · CHI 2 · Score 13-23
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

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.
Malachi Moore (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Buddy Johnson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
R. Grossman (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2006-12-03?

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-13 in Week 13, 2006.

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

Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 2; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Chicago Bears 23.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q2 13:12) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Manning (Q3 4:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Benson (Q3 3:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Fason (Q4 5:45) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 8:58, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 10:10, 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?

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 36.7% completion, -20.8% CPOE, -0.85 EPA per dropback, -25.59 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 30.0% completion, -16.1% CPOE, -1.07 EPA per dropback, -21.44 total passing EPA.

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

Malachi Moore (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.99 EPA): (13:20) 14-B.Johnson pass short right to 30-M.Moore pushed ob at CHI 41 for 24 yards (46-C.Harris). PENALTY on CHI-46-C.Harris, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 41..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W

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