Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 36–10 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 7–31 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:43) 28-A.Peterson left end to CHI 30 for -3 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hi…
- Game date
- 2009-11-29
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 36–10 on 2009-11-29. B. Favre posted a game-high +21.31 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 38 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 31 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Anderson].
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(12:17) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams]. Penalty on MIN-91-R.Edwards, Defensive Offside, declined.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:13) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 29-C.Taylor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(7:07) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:20) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:12) 22-M.Forte up the middle to CHI 25 for 5 yards (56-E.Henderson).
(12:49) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:49) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:39) 8-R.Longwell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:39) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Anderson].
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:56XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:17TD JKJ. KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 6-7
(12:17) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams]. Penalty on MIN-91-R.Edwards, Defensive Offside, declined.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:12XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:13TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 7-13
(8:13) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 29-C.Taylor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:06XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:07FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 34
- Score
- 7-17
(7:07) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:20TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 6
- Score
- 7-23
(:20) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:17XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:12TD MFM. FortePoints+7
- Yard line
- MIN 80
- Score
- 7-24
(:12) 22-M.Forte up the middle to CHI 25 for 5 yards (56-E.Henderson).
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:49FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 10-24
(12:49) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:49FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 19
- Score
- 10-27
(7:49) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:39FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-30
(13:39) 8-R.Longwell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:39TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 10-36
(6:39) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +21.31 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 3S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 7M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 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. Favre — MIN · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+21.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.75 EPA): A. Peterson — (11:43) 28-A.Peterson left end to CHI 30 for -3 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hillenmeyer), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 35. 96-A.Brown to CHI 35 for no gain (65-J.Sullivan).
Quarterback report card
B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 53 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +21.31 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.5% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -6.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.145 | +0.171 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.1% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.203 | +0.414 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.431 | -0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.171 | +0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 50.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -8.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +18.45 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (B. Favre pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr. (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 31–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Anderson].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 14:56) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q2 12:17); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:12) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q2 8:13) — (8:13) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 29-C.Taylor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 8:06) — 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 34 (Q2 7:07) — (7:07) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 22-M.Forte up the middle to CHI 25 for 5 yards (56-E.Henderson)..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q3 12:49) — (12:49) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 19 (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 8-R.Longwell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 28-A.Peterson left end to CHI 30 for -3 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hillenmeyer), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 35. 96-A.Brown to CHI 35 for no gain (65-J.Sullivan).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Griffin at MIN -2. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian to CHI 6 for 27 yards (38-D.Manning; 35-Z.Bowman).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin to CHI 32 for 17 yards (33-C.Tillman, 96-A.Brown).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:06) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 71 yards from MIN 30 to CHI -1. 13-J.Knox to CHI 31 for 32 yards (37-E.Frampton). FUMBLES (37-E.Frampton), RECOVERED by MIN-59-H.Farwell at CHI 31. 59-H.Farwell to CHI 31 for no gai
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 28-A.Peterson left end to CHI 30 for -3 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hillenmeyer), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 35. 96-A.Brown to CHI 35 for no gain (65-J.Sullivan).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 55 yards from MIN 30 to CHI 15. 13-J.Knox pushed ob at MIN 8 for 77 yards (41-K.Paymah).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Griffin at MIN -2. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:06) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 71 yards from MIN 30 to CHI -1. 13-J.Knox to CHI 31 for 32 yards (37-E.Frampton). FUMBLES (37-E.Frampton), RECOVERED by MIN-59-H.Farwell at CHI 31. 59-H.Farwell to CHI 31 for no gai
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 15 · Score 0-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Anderson]. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 12:17 · MIN 24 · Score 6-7
(12:17) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams]. Penalty on MIN-91-R.Edwards, Defensive Offside, declined. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 12:12 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:13 · CHI 10 · Score 7-13
(8:13) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 29-C.Taylor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 8:06 · CHI 2 · Score 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 7:07 · CHI 34 · Score 7-17
(7:07) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · CHI 6 · Score 7-23
(:20) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · CHI 2 · Score 7-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q2 0:12 · MIN 80 · Score 7-24
(:12) 22-M.Forte up the middle to CHI 25 for 5 yards (56-E.Henderson). - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 12:49 · MIN 20 · Score 10-24
(12:49) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:49 · CHI 19 · Score 10-27
(7:49) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 13:39 · CHI 2 · Score 10-30
(13:39) 8-R.Longwell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:39 · CHI 5 · Score 10-36
(6:39) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Favre (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2009-11-29?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 36-10 in Week 12, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Minnesota Vikings 31; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 9; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q2 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 12:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (B. Favre pass) (Q2 8:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q2 0:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 6:39) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 7:07, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 12:49, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 7:49, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 13:39, 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?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 60.4% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +21.31 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 60.0% completion, +9.5% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -6.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W
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