Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 40–14 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 17–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- Jeremiah Webb
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:09) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short left intended for 19-H.Baskett INTERCEPTED by 33-C.T…
- Game date
- 2010-12-20
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 40–14 on 2010-12-20. J. Cutler posted a game-high +6.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(11:29) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-75-M.Toeaina, Defensive Offside, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(5:22) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(6:59) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(14:10) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(12:17) 5-C.Kluwe punts 34 yards to CHI 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-41-F.Walker, Illegal Motion, declined.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:55) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-27-M.Wright was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(5:19) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:43) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 23
- Score
- 0-6
(11:29) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-75-M.Toeaina, Defensive Offside, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:22XP 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
Q1 5:22FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 3-7
(5:22) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:04TD JKJ. KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 67
- Score
- 9-7
(2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 1:55XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:59TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 16-7
(6:59) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:54XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 14:10FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 20-7
(14:10) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:17TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 70
- Score
- 26-7
(12:17) 5-C.Kluwe punts 34 yards to CHI 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-41-F.Walker, Illegal Motion, declined.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:06XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 27-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:55TD Jeremiah WebbPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 27-13
(9:55) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-27-M.Wright was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:47XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 27-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:19TD Ryan DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 33-14
(5:19) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:16XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 34-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 0:43FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 37-14
(:43) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:06FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 40-14
(7:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.81 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.10 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5G. Camarillo · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6D. Aromashodu · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 7Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 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 (+6.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+6.43 EPA): (2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.06 EPA): Jeremiah Webb — (3:09) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short left intended for 19-H.Baskett INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 9. 33-C.Tillman to MIN 35 for 56 yards (19-H.Baskett).
Quarterback report card
Jeremiah Webb led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jeremiah Webb (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -9.0% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -14.60 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.302 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.243 | -0.366 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.225 | -0.397 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.302 | -0.085 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.09 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.30 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, +6.44 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -26.54 total EPA, 3 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)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester
- Minnesota Vikings — Jeremiah Webb
- Chicago Bears — Ryan Davis (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 23 (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-75-M.Toeaina, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 11:22) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 67 (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:55) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 20–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 70 (Q3 12:17); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 12:06) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-27-M.Wright was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 9:47) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:16) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) 4-B.Favre pass short middle intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers (69-H.Melton) at MIN 15. 90-J.Peppers to MIN 14 for 1 yard (65-J.Sullivan).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at MIN 40 for -12 yards (98-C.Wootton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 11, and recovers at MIN 11. 4-B.Favre to MIN 11 for no gain (30-D.Moore).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 55 yards from MIN 30 to CHI 15. 23-D.Hester to MIN 6 for 79 yards (59-H.Farwell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short left intended for 19-H.Baskett INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 9. 33-C.Tillman to MIN 35 for 56 yards (19-H.Baskett).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) 14-J.Webb pass short right intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 46-C.Harris at CHI 43. 46-C.Harris to MIN 32 for 25 yards (27-L.Booker).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) 5-C.Kluwe punts 34 yards to CHI 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-41-F.Walker, Illegal Motion, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 11:29 · CHI 23 · Score 0-6
(11:29) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-75-M.Toeaina, Defensive Offside, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 11:22 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 5:22 · MIN 11 · Score 3-7
(5:22) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:04 · MIN 67 · Score 9-7
(2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 1:55 · MIN 2 · Score 10-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 6:59 · MIN 15 · Score 16-7
(6:59) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 6:54 · MIN 2 · Score 17-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 14:10 · MIN 5 · Score 20-7
(14:10) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 12:17 · CHI 70 · Score 26-7
(12:17) 5-C.Kluwe punts 34 yards to CHI 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-41-F.Walker, Illegal Motion, declined. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 12:06 · MIN 2 · Score 27-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:55 · CHI 13 · Score 27-13
(9:55) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-27-M.Wright was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:47 · CHI 2 · Score 27-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:19 · MIN 9 · Score 33-14
(5:19) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:16 · MIN 2 · Score 34-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 0:43 · MIN 16 · Score 37-14
(:43) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 7:06 · MIN 2 · Score 40-14
(7:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal 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.
- Jeremiah Webb (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2010-12-20?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-14 in Week 15, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 20, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Chicago Bears 40, Minnesota Vikings 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q1 11:29) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 2:04) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 6:59) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q3 12:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Webb (Q3 9:55) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 5:19) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 5:22, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 14:10, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 0:43, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 7:06, 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?
Jeremiah Webb (Minnesota Vikings), 41.7% completion, -9.0% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -14.60 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+6.43 EPA): (2:04) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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