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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2013 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Bears defeat Vikings 31–30 in Week 2

Gary Jennings led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 30–31 Week 2 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 30 0–2
Final 30–31
Chicago Bears 31 2–0 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
30–31
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 21–24 Chicago Bears
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Game date
September 15, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 5 REC · 84 YDS +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Rudolph 3 REC · 42 YDS · 1 TD +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Ponder 16/37 · 245 YDS · 2 TD +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • M.Bennett 7 REC · 76 YDS · 2 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Marshall 7 REC · 113 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Forte 10 REC · 73 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 31–30 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 21–24 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(7:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at MIN 37 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Alle…
Game date
2013-09-15

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–30 on 2013-09-15. Gary Jennings posted a game-high +8.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Minnesota Vikings71436030
Chicago Bears141007031

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 15:00TD
    Cordarrelle Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    6-0

    9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to MIN -5. 84-C.Patterson for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 14:47XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 12:16TD
    MBM. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    7-6

    (12:16) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 12:12XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 1:11TD
    BMB. Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 34
    Score
    7-13

    (1:11) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 1:04XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 7:49TD
    BRB. Robison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 31
    Score
    13-14

    (7:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at MIN 37 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 39. 96-B.Robison for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 7:34XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    14-14

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 3:02TD
    Terrell Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 69
    Score
    14-20

    (3:02) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at MIN 44. 26-T.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 2:51XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-21

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

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 1:17TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 20
    Score
    20-21

    (1:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 1:11XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    21-21

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. PENALTY on CHI, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:02FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    21-24

    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 2:36FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    24-24

    (2:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 8:08FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 9
    Score
    27-24

    (8:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  16. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 3:17FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    30-24

    (3:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  17. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 0:16TD
    MBM. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 16
    Score
    30-30

    (:16) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 0:10XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    30-31

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.04 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Gary Jennings

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Gary Jennings — MIN · Receiving

Gary Jennings posted the highest total EPA (+8.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.49 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-9.74 EPA): J. Cutler — (7:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at MIN 37 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 39. 96-B.Robison for 61 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) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +13.8% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.86 total EPA
  • C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play+0.072+0.029
Offensive success rate46.9%59.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.028-0.045
Rush EPA/play-0.177-0.110
Defensive EPA/play-0.029-0.072
Defensive success rate41.0%53.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.07, Chicago Bears +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +2.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +5.83 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cordarrelle PattersonMinnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q1 15:00)
  • Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 12:16)
  • Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 1:11)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Robison (Q2 7:49)
  • Terrell JenningsChicago Bears — Terrell Jennings (Q2 3:02)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 1:17)
  • Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 0:16)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 0:02)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 2:36)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 8:08)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 3:17)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to MIN -5. 84-C.Patterson for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 14:47) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 12:12) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 34 (Q1 1:11) — (1:11) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 31 (Q2 7:49); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 7:34) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 69 (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at MIN 44. 26-T.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 2:51) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 20 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:11); Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:10) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +42.4% · EPA +4.07]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) 22-M.Forte right end to CHI 48 for 3 yards (98-L.Guion). FUMBLES (98-L.Guion), RECOVERED by MIN-98-L.Guion at CHI 48. 98-L.Guion to CHI 48 for no gain (22-M.Forte). [WPA -26.5% · EPA -4.87]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to MIN -5. 84-C.Patterson for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.3% · EPA +6.99]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at MIN 37 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 39. 96-B.Robison for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.4% · EPA -9.74]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at MIN 44. 26-T.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.8% · EPA -8.13]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q2 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at MIN 37 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 39. 96-B.Robison for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.4% · EPA -9.74]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at MIN 44. 26-T.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.8% · EPA -8.13]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to MIN -5. 84-C.Patterson for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.3% · EPA +6.99]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 87-S.Maneri INTERCEPTED by 93-K.Williams at MIN -2. Touchback. Ball was tipped by #97 E.Griffen. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.72]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · CHI 35 · Score 6-0
    9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to MIN -5. 84-C.Patterson for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 14:47 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 12:16 · MIN 1 · Score 7-6
    (12:16) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 12:12 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 1:11 · MIN 34 · Score 7-13
    (1:11) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 1:04 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:49 · MIN 31 · Score 13-14
    (7:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at MIN 37 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 39. 96-B.Robison for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:34 · CHI 2 · Score 14-14
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:02 · CHI 69 · Score 14-20
    (3:02) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at MIN 44. 26-T.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 2:51 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  11. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:17 · CHI 20 · Score 20-21
    (1:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:11 · CHI 2 · Score 21-21
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. PENALTY on CHI, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  13. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · MIN 2 · Score 21-24
    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  14. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 2:36 · CHI 10 · Score 24-24
    (2:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  15. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 8:08 · CHI 9 · Score 27-24
    (8:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  16. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:17 · CHI 4 · Score 30-24
    (3:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  17. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · MIN 16 · Score 30-30
    (:16) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:10 · MIN 2 · Score 30-31
    9-R.Gould extra point 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Gary Jennings (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2013-09-15?

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-30 in Week 2, 2013.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 30, Chicago Bears 31.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q1 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 12:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 1:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Robison (Q2 7:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jennings (Q2 3:02) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 1:17) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 0:16) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 2:36, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 8:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 3:17, 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), 65.9% completion, +13.8% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.86 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 43.2% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.04 total passing EPA.

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

Gary Jennings (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps.

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Chicago Bears won 31-30 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W