Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 33–27 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 20–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mitchell Trubisky
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left intended for 81-J.Holtz INTERCEPTED by 27-C…
- Game date
- 2020-12-20
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 33–27 on 2020-12-20. Mitchell Trubisky posted a game-high +7.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(9:07) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 11-D.Mooney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-E.Wilson].
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(4:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(1:20) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(6:50) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-95-I.Odenigbo was injured during the play.
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(3:38) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:30) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(10:57) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(5:37) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:41) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(13:38) 2-C.Santos 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(8:14) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(1:00) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:07TD Darnell MooneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 6-0
(9:07) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 11-D.Mooney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-E.Wilson].
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:01XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:49TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 7-6
(4:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 1:20FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 10-7
(1:20) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:50TD D.J. MontgomeryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 16-7
(6:50) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-95-I.Odenigbo was injured during the play.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:46XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 17-7
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:38FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 17
- Score
- 20-7
(3:38) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:30FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 6
- Score
- 20-10
(:30) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:57TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 20-16
(10:57) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 20-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:37TD D.J. MontgomeryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 26-17
(5:37) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:30XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 27-17
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 27-20
(2:41) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:38FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 30-20
(13:38) 2-C.Santos 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:14TD Tyler ConklinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 20
- Score
- 30-26
(8:14) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 30-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:00FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 33-27
(1:00) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +7.11 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 2
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.92 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 3
Alton Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 4
Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5Darnell Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6
Anthony Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play - 7
Cooper Beebe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 8Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 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
Mitchell Trubisky — CHI · Passing
Mitchell Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+7.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
Mitchell Trubisky's top snap (-5.07 EPA): (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left intended for 81-J.Holtz INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Dantzler at MIN -8. Touchback.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.92 total EPA
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +7.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.3% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.273 | +0.165 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 40.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.16 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.04 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +13.17 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +3.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Darnell Mooney (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Chicago Bears — D.J. Montgomery
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Chicago Bears — D.J. Montgomery
- Minnesota Vikings — Tyler Conklin (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey
- Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 11-D.Mooney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-E.Wilson].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 9:01) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 4:46) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-95-I.Odenigbo was injured during the play.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 6:46) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 10:54) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 5:30) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 2-C.Santos 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 20 (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 8:05) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left intended for 81-J.Holtz INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Dantzler at MIN -8. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to 83-T.Conklin.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 27-S.McManis (39-E.Jackson) at CHI -2. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson to CHI 28 for 16 yards (22-K.Vildor) [96-A.Hicks]. PENALTY on CHI-96-A.Hicks, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards, enforced at CHI 28.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 12-A.Robinson to MIN 19 for 35 yards (47-H.Nickerson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left intended for 81-J.Holtz INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Dantzler at MIN -8. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:52) — (5:52) 33-D.Cook up the middle to MIN 34 for no gain (98-B.Nichols; 90-J.Jenkins).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to 83-T.Conklin.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 13:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky sacked at CHI 44 for -4 yards (40-T.Davis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:07 · MIN 8 · Score 6-0
(9:07) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 11-D.Mooney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-E.Wilson]. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 9:01 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 4:49 · CHI 3 · Score 7-6
(4:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 4:46 · CHI 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 1:20 · MIN 24 · Score 10-7
(1:20) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 6:50 · MIN 1 · Score 16-7
(6:50) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-95-I.Odenigbo was injured during the play. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 6:46 · MIN 15 · Score 17-7
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 3:38 · MIN 17 · Score 20-7
(3:38) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:30 · CHI 6 · Score 20-10
(:30) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:57 · CHI 1 · Score 20-16
(10:57) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:54 · CHI 15 · Score 20-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:37 · MIN 14 · Score 26-17
(5:37) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:30 · MIN 15 · Score 27-17
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 2:41 · CHI 4 · Score 27-20
(2:41) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 13:38 · MIN 30 · Score 30-20
(13:38) 2-C.Santos 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:14 · CHI 20 · Score 30-26
(8:14) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:05 · CHI 15 · Score 30-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 1:00 · MIN 24 · Score 33-27
(1:00) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
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.
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2020-12-20?
The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 33-27 in Week 15, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Chicago Bears 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Chicago Bears 33, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Mooney (M. Trubisky pass) (Q1 9:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 4:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q2 6:50) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q3 10:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q3 5:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Conklin (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 8:14) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 1:20, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 3:38, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:30, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 2:41, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 13:38, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 1:00, 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?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 57.1% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.92 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 57.7% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +7.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (-5.07 EPA): (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left intended for 81-J.Holtz INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Dantzler at MIN -8. Touchback..
Was Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Chicago Bears won 33-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
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