Vikings 34–31 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2007

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 34–31 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Peterson
Top passer: B. Griese
Biggest EPA play: (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2007-10-14

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 34–31 on 2007-10-14. A. Peterson posted a game-high +12.20 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	7	7	13	0	34
Chicago Bears	7	7	0	17	0	31

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

CHI 60

MIN 39

CHI 73

+3CHI 30

+3MIN 14

CHI 35

MIN 81

+3CHI 37

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:19TD
DHD. Hester
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 65
Score
0-6
(2:19) 5-C.Kluwe punts 54 yards to CHI 11, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 1:56XP
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
Q1 0:06TD
TWT. Williamson
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 60
Score
6-7
(:06) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 82-T.Williamson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:00XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:51TD
BBB. Berrian
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 39
Score
7-13
(11:51) 14-B.Griese pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Udeze].
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:45XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:33TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 67
Score
13-14
(2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:19XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:44TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 73
Score
20-14
(2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:31XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
21-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:37FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 30
Score
24-14
(11:37) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:41FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 14
Score
24-17
(8:41) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:20TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 35
Score
30-17
(4:20) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:10XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
31-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:45TD
MMMalik Muhammad
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 33
Score
31-23
(2:45) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:36XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
31-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:49TD
DHD. Hester
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 81
Score
31-30
(1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:38XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
31-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:04FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 37
Score
34-31
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +12.20 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2B. Griese · Chicago Bears · Passing · +10.47 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
3D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.67 EPA/play
4T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
5B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
6Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
7G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
8Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 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

A. Peterson — MIN · Rushing

A. Peterson posted the highest total EPA (+12.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

A. Peterson's top snap (+6.39 EPA): (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.67 EPA): B. Griese — (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Griese (Chicago Bears) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -15.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.47 total EPA
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 24 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -21.4% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.157	+0.094
Offensive success rate	45.6%	42.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.102	+0.223
Rush EPA/play	+0.259	-0.303
Defensive EPA/play	-0.094	-0.157
Defensive success rate	57.1%	54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.16 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 16 drives, +8.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, +14.10 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 (Q1 2:19)
Minnesota Vikings — T. Williamson (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q1 0:06)
Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (B. Griese pass) (Q2 11:51)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 2:33)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 2:44)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 4:20)
Chicago Bears — Malik Muhammad (B. Griese pass) (Q4 2:45)
Chicago Bears — D. Hester (B. Griese pass) (Q4 1:49)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 11:37)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 8:41)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 0:04)

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 CHI 65 (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) 5-C.Kluwe punts 54 yards to CHI 11, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 60 (Q1 0:06) — (:06) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 82-T.Williamson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 0:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 39 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) 14-B.Griese pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Udeze].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 11:45) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 67 (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:19) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 73 (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 2:31) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–13. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:10) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 33 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:36) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 81 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:38) — 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 37 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.2% · EPA +6.67]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. [WPA +31.1% · EPA +1.47]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.7% · EPA +6.39]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +6.14]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:38) — 9-R.Gould kicks 61 yards from CHI 30 to MIN 9. 28-A.Peterson to CHI 38 for 53 yards (24-R.Manning). MIN-50-V.Ciurciu was injured during the play. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +1.11]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.2% · EPA +6.67]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.7% · EPA +6.39]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +6.14]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) 5-C.Kluwe punts 54 yards to CHI 11, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.62]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:19 · CHI 65 · Score 0-6
(2:19) 5-C.Kluwe punts 54 yards to CHI 11, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 1:56 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:06 · CHI 60 · Score 6-7
(:06) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 82-T.Williamson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 11:51 · MIN 39 · Score 7-13
(11:51) 14-B.Griese pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Udeze].
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 11:45 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:33 · CHI 67 · Score 13-14
(2:33) 28-A.Peterson left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:19 · CHI 2 · Score 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:44 · CHI 73 · Score 20-14
(2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:31 · CHI 2 · Score 21-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 11:37 · CHI 30 · Score 24-14
(11:37) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 8:41 · MIN 14 · Score 24-17
(8:41) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · CHI 35 · Score 30-17
(4:20) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:10 · CHI 2 · Score 31-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:45 · MIN 33 · Score 31-23
(2:45) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:36 · MIN 2 · Score 31-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · MIN 81 · Score 31-30
(1:49) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass to 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:38 · MIN 2 · Score 31-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · CHI 37 · Score 34-31
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

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.
A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Griese (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2007-10-14?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 34-31 in Week 6, 2007.

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 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 13, Chicago Bears 17; Final: Minnesota Vikings 34, Chicago Bears 31.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q1 2:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Williamson (T. Jackson pass) (Q1 0:06) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Berrian (B. Griese pass) (Q2 11:51) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 2:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 2:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 4:20) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Muhammad (B. Griese pass) (Q4 2:45) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (B. Griese pass) (Q4 1:49) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 11:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 8:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:04, 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?

B. Griese (Chicago Bears), 55.3% completion, -15.6% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.47 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 37.5% completion, -21.4% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.45 total passing EPA.

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

A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.20 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+6.39 EPA): (2:44) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

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