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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2013 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2013 Week 13 Recap

Vikings defeat Bears 23–20 in Week 13

A.Jeffery led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 20–23 Week 13 finish.

Chicago Bears 20 6–6
Final 20–23
Minnesota Vikings 23 3–8 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Chicago Bears 6–7 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
J. McCown
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Jeffery
Game date
December 1, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • A.Jeffery 12 REC · 249 YDS · 2 TD +18.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McCown 23/42 · 345 YDS · 2 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Forte 2 REC · 31 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 7 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 35 CAR · 211 YDS +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jacardia Wright
    Jacardia Wright 3 REC · 53 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 23–20 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 6–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Jeffery
Top passer
J. McCown
Biggest EPA play
(4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-…
Game date
2013-12-01

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 23–20 on 2013-12-01. A. Jeffery posted a game-high +18.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Chicago Bears33140020
Minnesota Vikings07310323

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 1:10FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    3-0

    (1:10) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 7:35TD
    Cordarrelle Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 33
    Score
    3-6

    (7:35) 84-C.Patterson right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 7:27XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    3-7

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 2:52FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 22
    Score
    6-7

    (2:52) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 15:00TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 80
    Score
    12-7

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 14:08XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    13-7

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:16FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 14
    Score
    13-10

    (7:16) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 5:24TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 46
    Score
    19-10

    (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. MV20 - Cook Ejected for Contacting Official

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 5:15XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    20-10

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:47TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 8
    Score
    20-16

    (7:47) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 15-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:41XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    20-17

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:24FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 12
    Score
    20-20

    (:24) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    OT 1:47FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 16
    Score
    20-23

    (1:47) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +18.56 total EPA · 15 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3J. McCown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.15 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.12 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5Jacardia WrightJacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  8. 8Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 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

A. Jeffery — CHI · Receiving

A. Jeffery posted the highest total EPA (+18.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.

A. Jeffery's top snap (+7.36 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.47 EPA): M. Cassel — (4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Greene at CHI 1. 59-K.Greene to MIN 50 for 49 yards (16-M.Cassel).

Quarterback report card

J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. McCown (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.15 total EPA
  • M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.024-0.013
Offensive success rate43.2%44.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.146-0.138
Rush EPA/play-0.124+0.159
Defensive EPA/play+0.013+0.024
Defensive success rate55.1%56.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.02, Minnesota Vikings -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.02 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -2.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -1.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Cordarrelle PattersonMinnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q2 7:35)
  • Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 15:00)
  • Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 5:24)
  • Gary JenningsMinnesota Vikings — Gary Jennings (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 7:47)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 1:10)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 2:52)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 7:16)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 0:24)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (OT 1:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 33 (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 84-C.Patterson right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 7:27) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 14:08) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 46 (Q3 5:24); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:15) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 15-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:41) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (OT 1:47) — (1:47) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Greene at CHI 1. 59-K.Greene to MIN 50 for 49 yards (16-M.Cassel). [WPA -45.1% · EPA -7.47]
  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 1:55) — (1:55) 28-A.Peterson up the middle pushed ob at CHI 16 for 11 yards (47-C.Conte). [WPA +43.1% · EPA +0.64]
  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 9:27) — (9:27) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to CHI 36 for 21 yards (47-C.Conte). PENALTY on CHI-47-C.Conte, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 36. [WPA +29.8% · EPA +2.60]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 75-K.Long to CHI 19 for no gain (95-S.Floyd) [95-S.Floyd]. FUMBLES (95-S.Floyd), RECOVERED by MIN-55-M.Mitchell at CHI 18. 55-M.Mitchell to CHI 18 for [WPA -27.6% · EPA -4.59]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.2% · EPA +7.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 40-R.Ellison INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Greene at CHI 1. 59-K.Greene to MIN 50 for 49 yards (16-M.Cassel). [WPA -45.1% · EPA -7.47]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.2% · EPA +7.36]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. MV20 - Cook Ejected for Contacting Of [WPA +16.9% · EPA +6.15]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 75-K.Long to CHI 19 for no gain (95-S.Floyd) [95-S.Floyd]. FUMBLES (95-S.Floyd), RECOVERED by MIN-55-M.Mitchell at CHI 18. 55-M.Mitchell to CHI 18 for [WPA -27.6% · EPA -4.59]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 1:10 · MIN 12 · Score 3-0
    (1:10) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:35 · CHI 33 · Score 3-6
    (7:35) 84-C.Patterson right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:27 · CHI 2 · Score 3-7
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  4. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 2:52 · MIN 22 · Score 6-7
    (2:52) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · MIN 80 · Score 12-7
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 14:08 · MIN 2 · Score 13-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  7. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:16 · CHI 14 · Score 13-10
    (7:16) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:24 · MIN 46 · Score 19-10
    (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. MV20 - Cook Ejected for Contacting Of
  9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:15 · MIN 2 · Score 20-10
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:47 · CHI 8 · Score 20-16
    (7:47) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 15-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:41 · CHI 2 · Score 20-17
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  12. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:24 · CHI 12 · Score 20-20
    (:24) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  13. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 1:47 · CHI 16 · Score 20-23
    (1:47) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Jeffery (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. McCown (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-12-01?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 in Week 13, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 14, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q5: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Chicago Bears 20, Minnesota Vikings 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q2 7:35) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 5:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Jennings (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 7:47) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 1:10, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 2:52, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 7:16, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 0:24, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (OT 1:47, 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?

J. McCown (Chicago Bears), 54.8% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.15 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 57.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?

A. Jeffery (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+7.36 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W