Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 34–14 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 7–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Berrian
- Top passer
- K. Orton
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-11-30
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 34–14 on 2008-11-30. B. Berrian posted a game-high +9.63 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(8:15) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(12:46) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:55) 12-G.Frerotte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:57) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(4:34) 29-C.Taylor left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:29) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(4:21) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:15TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 65
- Score
- 6-0
(8:15) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:04XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:46FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 7-3
(12:46) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:59TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 99
- Score
- 7-9
(4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:48XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:55TD GFG. FrerottePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 7-16
(:55) 12-G.Frerotte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:48XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:57TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-17
(8:57) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:53XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:34TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 21
- Score
- 14-23
(4:34) 29-C.Taylor left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:27XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:29TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 14-30
(8:29) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:25XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:21FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 14-34
(4:21) 8-R.Longwell 27 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).
- 1B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 2D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3B. Lloyd · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.19 EPA/play
- 4J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
- 5
Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play - 6M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 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
B. Berrian — MIN · Receiving
B. Berrian posted the highest total EPA (+9.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.41 EPA per play.
B. Berrian's top snap (+7.43 EPA): (4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K. Orton led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 31.4% completion · -23.9% CPOE · -0.61 EPA/play · -21.19 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -5.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.306 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.7% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.605 | -0.196 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.239 | -0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.306 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 66.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.31 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 17 drives, -25.40 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, -5.35 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 (K. Orton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Frerotte
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (K. Orton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 65 (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 8:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 5 (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 99 (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 4:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 12-G.Frerotte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:53) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 29-C.Taylor left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 4:27) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 8:25) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 9:52) — (9:52) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 44-K.Payne at MIN 40. 44-K.Payne pushed ob at MIN 4 for 36 yards (62-R.Cook).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) 18-K.Orton pass deep right intended for 80-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at CHI 47. 42-D.Sharper to CHI 35 for 12 yards (23-D.Hester).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) 22-M.Forte right guard to MIN 1 for no gain (94-P.Williams, 69-J.Allen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short left intended for 80-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Sapp at CHI 49. 22-B.Sapp to CHI 35 for 14 yards (80-B.Lloyd). PENALTY on CHI-80-B.Lloyd, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Chicago Bears (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Leber at 50. 51-B.Leber to CHI 22 for 28 yards (82-G.Olsen). FUMBLES (82-G.Olsen), RECOVERED by CHI-63-R.Garz
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 8:15 · MIN 65 · Score 6-0
(8:15) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 8:04 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 12:46 · CHI 5 · Score 7-3
(12:46) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 4:59 · CHI 99 · Score 7-9
(4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:48 · CHI 2 · Score 7-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:55 · CHI 1 · Score 7-16
(:55) 12-G.Frerotte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · CHI 2 · Score 7-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 8:57 · MIN 2 · Score 13-17
(8:57) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 8:53 · MIN 2 · Score 14-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:34 · CHI 21 · Score 14-23
(4:34) 29-C.Taylor left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:27 · CHI 2 · Score 14-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:29 · CHI 1 · Score 14-30
(8:29) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:25 · CHI 2 · Score 14-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:21 · CHI 9 · Score 14-34
(4:21) 8-R.Longwell 27 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.
- B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Orton (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2008-11-30?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 34-14 in Week 13, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 17; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Chicago Bears 14, Minnesota Vikings 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (K. Orton pass) (Q1 8:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 4:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Frerotte (Q2 0:55) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (K. Orton pass) (Q3 8:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q3 4:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 8:29) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 12:46, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 4:21, 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?
K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 31.4% completion, -23.9% CPOE, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -21.19 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 59.3% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -5.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+7.43 EPA): (4:59) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
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