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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 30 | |
| 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Gary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 2
M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 3
B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 4
M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 5
K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6
C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.04 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play - 7
A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 8
T. 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.
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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.072 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 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 rate | 41.0% | 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

Minnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson
Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Robison 
Chicago Bears — Terrell Jennings
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass)
Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
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.
- 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).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to MIN -5. 84-C.Patterson for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to MIN -5. 84-C.Patterson for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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