Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–17 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 14–3 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ihmir Smith-Marsette
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 83-D.Newsome INTERCEPT…
- Game date
- 2022-01-09
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 31–17 on 2022-01-09, overcoming Chicago Bears's 14–3 halftime lead. Ihmir Smith-Marsette posted a game-high +10.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(12:13) 2-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(5:00) 2-C.Santos 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 8-D.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-A.Robinson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:03) 1-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
(12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
(1:41) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(13:44) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
(8:11) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. PENALTY on CHI-57-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 83-D.Newsome INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [79-K.Willekes] at MIN 34. 7-P.Peterson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. PENALTY on CHI-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:13FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 3-0
(12:13) 2-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:00FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 6-0
(5:00) 2-C.Santos 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:36TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 23
- Score
- 12-0
(:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 8-D.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:31Safety Andy DaltonPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-0
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-A.Robinson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:03FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 21
- Score
- 14-3
(:03) 1-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:31TD Ihmir Smith-MarsettePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 44
- Score
- 14-9
(12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:24XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 14-10
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 1:41FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 17-10
(1:41) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:44TD Jordan JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 45
- Score
- 17-16
(13:44) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:35XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 17-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:11TD K.J. OsbornPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 21
- Score
- 17-23
(8:11) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:04XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 17-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. PENALTY on CHI-57-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 51
- Score
- 17-30
(5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 83-D.Newsome INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [79-K.Willekes] at MIN 34. 7-P.Peterson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:54XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 17-31
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. PENALTY on CHI-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ihmir Smith-Marsette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.34 EPA/play
- 2Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 3
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +7.06 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4Dorian Williams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5
Cole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 6Damiere Byrd · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7Jimmy Graham · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8K.J. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 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
Ihmir Smith-Marsette — MIN · Receiving
Ihmir Smith-Marsette posted the highest total EPA (+10.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.34 EPA per play.
Ihmir Smith-Marsette's top snap (+5.46 EPA): (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.58 EPA): Andy Dalton — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 83-D.Newsome INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [79-K.Willekes] at MIN 34. 7-P.Peterson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Andy Dalton (Chicago Bears) · 58 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -19.09 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +7.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.1% | 38.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.329 | +0.272 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.163 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.056 | +0.179 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.5% | 55.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -16.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -3.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Dorian Williams (Andy Dalton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Ihmir Smith-Marsette (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Patrick Peterson
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
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 24 (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) 2-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 11–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q2 5:00) — (5:00) 2-C.Santos 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 8-D.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:31) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-A.Robinson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 21 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 1-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 44 (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 12:24) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 21–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 45 (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 13:35) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 8:04); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 51 (Q4 5:10); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 4:54).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) 14-A.Dalton sacked at MIN 16 for -15 yards (55-A.Barr).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 83-D.Newsome INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [79-K.Willekes] at MIN 34. 7-P.Peterson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 83-D.Newsome INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [79-K.Willekes] at MIN 34. 7-P.Peterson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) 14-A.Dalton sacked at MIN 16 for -15 yards (55-A.Barr).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 48-B.Lynch (91-T.McGill) [91-T.McGill] at MIN 43. 48-B.Lynch to MIN 45 for 2 yards (24-K.Herbert).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 12:13 · MIN 24 · Score 3-0
(12:13) 2-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 5:00 · MIN 28 · Score 6-0
(5:00) 2-C.Santos 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · MIN 23 · Score 12-0
(:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 8-D.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q2 0:31 · MIN 2 · Score 14-0
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-A.Robinson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CHI 21 · Score 14-3
(:03) 1-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 12:31 · CHI 44 · Score 14-9
(12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 12:24 · CHI 15 · Score 14-10
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 1:41 · MIN 24 · Score 17-10
(1:41) 2-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:44 · CHI 45 · Score 17-16
(13:44) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:35 · CHI 15 · Score 17-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · CHI 21 · Score 17-23
(8:11) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:04 · CHI 15 · Score 17-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. PENALTY on CHI-57-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:10 · MIN 51 · Score 17-30
(5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 83-D.Newsome INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [79-K.Willekes] at MIN 34. 7-P.Peterson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:54 · CHI 15 · Score 17-31
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. PENALTY on CHI-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Ihmir Smith-Marsette (Minnesota Vikings) 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 2022-01-09?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 31-17 in Week 18, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 11, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 21; Final: Chicago Bears 17, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Williams (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 0:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith-Marsette (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 12:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 13:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 8:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Peterson (Q4 5:10) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 12:13, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 5:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 1:41, 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?
Andy Dalton (Chicago Bears), 56.9% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -19.09 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 53.8% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +7.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings?
Ihmir Smith-Marsette (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.46 EPA): (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 6-10 Now 6-11 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-9 Now 8-9 W
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