Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 28–10 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 3–25 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Rudolph
- Top passer
- C. Ponder
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:57) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfie…
- Game date
- 2012-11-25
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–10 on 2012-11-25. K. Rudolph posted a game-high +5.19 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(7:21) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(4:05) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-A.Podlesh rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:55) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-M.Spaeth for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(10:48) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(4:02) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:22FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 22
- Score
- 3-0
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:21TD MBM. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 3-6
(7:21) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:17XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 0:37FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 29
- Score
- 3-10
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:05TD MBM. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 3-16
(4:05) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:01Safety APA. PodleshPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-18
(Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-A.Podlesh rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:55TD MSM. SpaethPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 3-24
(1:55) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-M.Spaeth for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:48XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-25
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:48TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 9-25
(10:48) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:44XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-25
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:02FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 10-28
(4:02) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3M. Spaeth · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
- 4M. Bush · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5E. Rodriguez · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 6J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +1.05 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8A. Podlesh · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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
K. Rudolph — MIN · Receiving
K. Rudolph posted the highest total EPA (+5.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
K. Rudolph's top snap (-1.04 EPA): (12:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete short right to 82-K.Rudolph (47-C.Conte, 21-M.Wright).
Biggest single play (-6.24 EPA): J. Cutler — (12:57) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 29. 26-A.Winfield to CHI 40 for 31 yards (22-M.Forte). CHI-60-L.Louis was injured during the play. H
Quarterback report card
C. Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.53 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +12.1% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 48.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.203 | +0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.350 | -0.125 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.240 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.7% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.24 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -2.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -19.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Bush
- Chicago Bears — M. Bush
- Chicago Bears — M. Spaeth (J. Cutler pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- 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 10–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:17) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 29 (Q1 0:37) — (:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 15–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:01) — (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-A.Podlesh rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q2 1:55); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:48) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:48) — (10:48) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:44) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 33 for 1 yard (53-N.Roach). FUMBLES (53-N.Roach), RECOVERED by CHI-33-C.Tillman at MIN 33. 33-C.Tillman to MIN 34 for -1 yards (28-A.Peterson).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 13:12) — (13:12) 22-M.Forte left guard to CHI 29 for no gain (54-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (54-J.Brinkley), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at CHI 28. 52-C.Greenway to CHI 28 for no gain (60-L.Louis).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 80-E.Bennett to MIN 19 for 11 yards (33-J.Sanford).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete short right to 81-J.Simpson (33-C.Tillman).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete short right to 82-K.Rudolph (47-C.Conte, 21-M.Wright).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:57) — (12:57) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 29. 26-A.Winfield to CHI 40 for 31 yards (22-M.Forte). CHI-60-L.Louis was injured during the play. H
- Chicago Bears (Q1 13:12) — (13:12) 22-M.Forte left guard to CHI 29 for no gain (54-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (54-J.Brinkley), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at CHI 28. 52-C.Greenway to CHI 28 for no gain (60-L.Louis).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:08) — (2:08) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Conte [93-N.Collins] at MIN 48. 47-C.Conte to MIN 13 for 35 yards (74-C.Johnson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 33 for 1 yard (53-N.Roach). FUMBLES (53-N.Roach), RECOVERED by CHI-33-C.Tillman at MIN 33. 33-C.Tillman to MIN 34 for -1 yards (28-A.Peterson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 12:22 · CHI 22 · Score 3-0
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · MIN 1 · Score 3-6
(7:21) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 7:17 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 0:37 · MIN 29 · Score 3-10
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:05 · MIN 1 · Score 3-16
(4:05) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q2 4:01 · MIN 2 · Score 3-18
(Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-A.Podlesh rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · MIN 13 · Score 3-24
(1:55) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-M.Spaeth for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · MIN 2 · Score 3-25
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:48 · CHI 2 · Score 9-25
(10:48) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:44 · CHI 2 · Score 10-25
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 4:02 · MIN 28 · Score 10-28
(4:02) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
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.
- K. Rudolph (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2012-11-25?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-10 in Week 12, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 15; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Chicago Bears 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q1 7:21) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q2 4:05) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Spaeth (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 1:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 10:48) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 12:22, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 0:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 4:02, 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?
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 46.8% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.53 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 63.9% completion, +12.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?
K. Rudolph (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-1.04 EPA): (12:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete short right to 82-K.Rudolph (47-C.Conte, 21-M.Wright)..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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