Vikings 6–16 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 61.4% completion, +3.1% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -13.57 total passing EPA. C. Daniel (Chicago Bears), 64.7% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.31 total passing EPA.

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

A. Robinson (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.21 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 12-A.Robinson to CHI 37 for 13 yards (29-X.Rhodes)..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 16–6 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 0–10 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Alton Robinson
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVE…
Game date: 2019-09-29

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 16–6 on 2019-09-29. Alton Robinson posted a game-high +7.02 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	0	0	6	0	6
Chicago Bears	7	3	6	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+1MIN 15

+3MIN 20

CHI 2

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:50TD
Tarik Cohen
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 10
Score
0-6
(7:50) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 29-T.Cohen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:44XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
0-7
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:04FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
0-10
(:04) 15-E.Pineiro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:52FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 20
Score
0-13
(12:52) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:07FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 12
Score
0-16
(3:07) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:02TD
Dylan Cook
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
6-16
(3:02) 33-D.Cook right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Alton Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
2C. Daniel · Chicago Bears · Passing · +5.31 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
3Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
4Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5Anthony Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6O. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
7Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8Javon Wims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 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

Alton Robinson — CHI · Receiving

Alton Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+7.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.

Alton Robinson's top snap (+2.21 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 12-A.Robinson to CHI 37 for 13 yards (29-X.Rhodes).

Biggest single play (-5.85 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at MIN 16. 97-N.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (71-R.Reiff).

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 Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +3.1% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -13.57 total EPA
C. Daniel (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	-0.177	-0.015
Offensive success rate	34.7%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.308	+0.181
Rush EPA/play	-0.050	-0.321
Defensive EPA/play	+0.015	+0.177
Defensive success rate	59.5%	65.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.18 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -1.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -12.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — Tarik Cohen (C. Daniel pass) (Q1 7:50)
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Q4 3:02)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — Eddy Pineiro (Q2 0:04)
Chicago Bears — Eddy Pineiro (Q3 12:52)
Chicago Bears — Eddy Pineiro (Q3 3:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 29-T.Cohen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:44) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 15-E.Pineiro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 33-D.Cook right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 14-S.Diggs. Chicago challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.62]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at MIN 16. 97-N.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (71-R.Reiff). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.85]
Chicago Bears (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) 4-C.Daniel right guard to MIN 42 for 1 yard (93-S.Stephen). Measurement [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.13]
Chicago Bears (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 12-A.Robinson to CHI 37 for 13 yards (29-X.Rhodes). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.21]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 33-D.Cook. PENALTY on CHI-39-E.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 11. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at MIN 16. 97-N.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (71-R.Reiff). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.85]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at CHI 30 for 39 yards (23-K.Fuller). [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.87]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 14-S.Diggs. Chicago challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.62]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 33-D.Cook. PENALTY on CHI-39-E.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 11. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 7:50 · MIN 10 · Score 0-6
(7:50) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 29-T.Cohen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 7:44 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · MIN 8 · Score 0-10
(:04) 15-E.Pineiro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 12:52 · MIN 20 · Score 0-13
(12:52) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 3:07 · MIN 12 · Score 0-16
(3:07) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · CHI 2 · Score 6-16
(3:02) 33-D.Cook right tackle for 2 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.
Alton Robinson (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
C. Daniel (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2019-09-29?

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 in Week 4, 2019.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Chicago Bears 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 6, Chicago Bears 16.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (C. Daniel pass) (Q1 7:50) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q4 3:02) Chicago Bears field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — E. Pineiro (Q3 12:52, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — E. Pineiro (Q3 3:07, 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), 61.4% completion, +3.1% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -13.57 total passing EPA. C. Daniel (Chicago Bears), 64.7% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.31 total passing EPA.

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

Alton Robinson (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.21 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 12-A.Robinson to CHI 37 for 13 yards (29-X.Rhodes)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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