Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–13 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 10–14 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-11-14
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–13 on 2010-11-14. J. Cutler posted a game-high +5.67 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| 0 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +5.67 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 2

Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.85 EPA/play - 3
J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4

Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play - 5
D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 6
J. Dugan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 7
G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 8
T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 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. Cutler — CHI · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+5.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (-4.13 EPA): (:17) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 39-H.Abdullah at MIN -5. Touchback.
Biggest single play (+5.06 EPA): B. Favre — (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.67 total EPA
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.9% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.160 | +0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.206 | +0.142 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.208 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.160 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +0.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -11.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Chicago Bears — G. Olsen (J. Cutler pass)
Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (B. Favre pass)
Chicago Bears — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) 
Chicago Bears — Khalil Davis (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 17 (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:57) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 53 (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 3:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q2 0:52); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:44) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q3 13:16) — (13:16) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 15 (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:37) — 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 (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox pushed ob at MIN 33 for 29 yards (31-C.Cook).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore (71-I.Idonije) at MIN 13. 30-D.Moore to MIN 10 for 3 yards (12-P.Harvin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 28-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at MIN 37. 55-L.Briggs to MIN 37 for no gain (17-G.Lewis). Minnesota challenged the pass completion ru
- Chicago Bears (Q3 0:17) — (:17) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 39-H.Abdullah at MIN -5. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore (71-I.Idonije) at MIN 13. 30-D.Moore to MIN 10 for 3 yards (12-P.Harvin).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 3:36 · CHI 18 · Score 3-0
(3:36) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 7:01 · MIN 17 · Score 3-6
(7:01) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 6:57 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:26 · CHI 53 · Score 9-7
(3:26) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:17 · CHI 2 · Score 10-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · MIN 19 · Score 10-13
(:52) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 23-D.Hester for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · MIN 2 · Score 10-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 13:16 · MIN 16 · Score 10-17
(13:16) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:19 · CHI 15 · Score 13-17
(8:19) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 5:31 · MIN 20 · Score 13-20
(5:31) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · MIN 19 · Score 13-26
(8:42) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 8:37 · MIN 2 · Score 13-27
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. Cutler (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- B. Favre (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2010-11-14?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-13 in Week 10, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Chicago Bears 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — G. Olsen (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 7:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q2 3:26) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:52) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 8:42) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 3:36, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 13:16, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 8:19, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:31, 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?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 55.0% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.67 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -7.9% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.13 EPA): (:17) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 39-H.Abdullah at MIN -5. Touchback..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W