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NFL · Week 11 · November 18, 2018 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: 2018 Week 11 Recap

Bears defeat Vikings 25–20 in Week 11

Stefon Diggs led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 20–25 Week 11 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 20 5–4
Final 20–25
Chicago Bears 25 7–3 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
20–25
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 0–14 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
FantasyHQ MVP
Stefon Diggs
Game date
November 18, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Stefon Diggs
    Stefon Diggs 13 REC · 126 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 7 REC · 66 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Alton Robinson
    Alton Robinson 2 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Mitchell Trubisky
    Mitchell Trubisky 20/40 · 196 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gabriel 7 REC · 52 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Miller
    Anthony Miller 2 REC · 25 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 25–20 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 0–14 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Stefon Diggs
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play
(8:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 39…
Game date
2018-11-18

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 25–20 on 2018-11-18. Stefon Diggs posted a game-high +6.94 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings00317020
Chicago Bears311011025

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 6:02FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    0-3

    (6:02) 1-C.Parkey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 6:07TD
    Anthony Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 18
    Score
    0-9

    (6:07) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 6:00Safety
    Mitchell Trubisky

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-11

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 15-J.Bellamy is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:55FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 23
    Score
    0-14

    (:55) 1-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 0:11FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 18
    Score
    3-14

    (:11) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 11:51FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 18
    Score
    6-14

    (11:51) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 8:38TD
    Eddie Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 89
    Score
    6-20

    (8:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at MIN 27. 39-E.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 8:30Safety
    Mitchell Trubisky

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    6-22

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 87-A.Shaheen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 4:55TD
    Alton Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 13
    Score
    12-22

    (4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 17-A.Robinson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 4:51Safety
    Kirk Cousins

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    14-22

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 19-A.Thielen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 2:52FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 30
    Score
    14-25

    (2:52) 1-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:52TD
    Stefon Diggs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    20-25

    (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  3. 3Alton RobinsonAlton Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  4. 4Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.30 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.77 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Gabriel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7Anthony MillerAnthony Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Burton · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Stefon Diggs

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Stefon Diggs — MIN · Receiving

Stefon Diggs posted the highest total EPA (+6.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Stefon Diggs's top snap (+3.46 EPA): (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.08 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (8:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at MIN 27. 39-E.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.77 total EPA
  • Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.081-0.010
Offensive success rate50.6%47.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.051+0.082
Rush EPA/play-0.835-0.146
Defensive EPA/play+0.010+0.081
Defensive success rate52.3%49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -0.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -6.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Anthony MillerChicago Bears — Anthony Miller (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 6:07)
  • Eddie JacksonChicago Bears — Eddie Jackson (Q4 8:38)
  • Alton RobinsonMinnesota Vikings — Alton Robinson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 4:55)
  • Stefon DiggsMinnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 0:52)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — C. Parkey (Q1 6:02)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Parkey (Q2 0:55)
  • Dominic BaileyMinnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q3 0:11)
  • Dominic BaileyMinnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q4 11:51)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Parkey (Q4 2:52)
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 15 (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) 1-C.Parkey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 11–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:00) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 15-J.Bellamy is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 1-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q3 0:11) — (:11) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–11. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 89 (Q4 8:38); Chicago Bears registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 87-A.Shaheen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 17-A.Robinson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the CHI 1 (Q4 4:51) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 19-A.Thielen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 1-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 33-D.Cook left tackle to CHI 14 for no gain (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at CHI 15. 52-K.Mack to CHI 15 for no gain (82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.32]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to 11-L.Treadwell. PENALTY on CHI-23-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 47 - No Play. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +1.79]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 29-T.Cohen left guard to CHI 33 for -1 yards (94-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (94-J.Johnson), RECOVERED by MIN-22-H.Smith at CHI 29. 22-H.Smith to CHI 29 for no gain (65-C.Whitehair). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.15]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Harris at MIN 32. 41-A.Harris to MIN 32 for no gain (18-T.Gabriel). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.29]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at CHI 18 for -8 yards (96-A.Hicks). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -1.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at MIN 27. 39-E.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -7.08]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 33-D.Cook left tackle to CHI 14 for no gain (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at CHI 15. 52-K.Mack to CHI 15 for no gain (82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.32]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 12-A.Robinson II INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Harris at MIN 36. 41-A.Harris to CHI 31 for 33 yards (78-B.Witzmann). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.15]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 29-T.Cohen left guard to CHI 33 for -1 yards (94-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (94-J.Johnson), RECOVERED by MIN-22-H.Smith at CHI 29. 22-H.Smith to CHI 29 for no gain (65-C.Whitehair). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 6:02 · MIN 15 · Score 0-3
    (6:02) 1-C.Parkey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 6:07 · MIN 18 · Score 0-9
    (6:07) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q2 6:00 · MIN 2 · Score 0-11
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 15-J.Bellamy is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  4. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:55 · MIN 23 · Score 0-14
    (:55) 1-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 0:11 · CHI 18 · Score 3-14
    (:11) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
  6. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 11:51 · CHI 18 · Score 6-14
    (11:51) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
  7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:38 · CHI 89 · Score 6-20
    (8:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at MIN 27. 39-E.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 8:30 · MIN 2 · Score 6-22
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 87-A.Shaheen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:55 · CHI 13 · Score 12-22
    (4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 17-A.Robinson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 4:51 · CHI 1 · Score 14-22
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 19-A.Thielen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  11. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:52 · MIN 30 · Score 14-25
    (2:52) 1-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:52 · CHI 5 · Score 20-25
    (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2018-11-18?

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 25-20 in Week 11, 2018.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 11; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 17, Chicago Bears 11; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Chicago Bears 25.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Miller (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 6:07) Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Jackson (Q4 8:38) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Robinson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 4:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:52) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 6:02, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 0:55, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 0:11, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 11:51, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 2:52, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 55.6% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.77 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.30 total passing EPA.

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

Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Chicago Bears won 25-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

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