Vikings 29–13 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2022

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

N. Peterman (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -3.92 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 85.0% completion, +23.3% CPOE, +0.83 EPA per dropback, +16.61 total passing EPA.

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

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+5.95 EPA): (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn pushed ob at CHI 4 for 66 yards (37-E.Hicks)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 29–13 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 22–6 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: Nathan Peterman
Biggest EPA play: (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn pushed ob at CHI 4 for 66 yard…
Game date: 2023-01-08

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 29–13 on 2023-01-08. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +16.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	6	16	7	9	0	29
Chicago Bears	0	6	7	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

CHI 15

+3CHI 10

MIN 42

+1CHI 15

MIN 11

+1MIN 15

+3CHI 32

+3CHI 23

+3MIN 35

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:16TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 4
Score
6-0
(10:16) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:24TD
Alexander Mattison
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
12-0
(9:24) 68-K.Hinton reported in as eligible. 2-A.Mattison right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:20TD
Greg Joseph
Points+7
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
13-0
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:02FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 10
Score
16-0
(5:02) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:42TD
Vi Jones
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 42
Score
16-6
(3:42) 12-V.Jones right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:28TD
Alexander Mattison
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
22-6
(9:28) (No Huddle) 2-A.Mattison left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:25XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
23-6
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:16TD
Cole Kmet
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
23-12
(4:16) 14-N.Peterman pass short left to 85-C.Kmet for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:07XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
23-13
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 32
Score
26-13
(15:00) 1-G.Joseph 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:43FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 23
Score
29-13
(3:43) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:39FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 35
Score
29-13
1-G.Joseph kicks 55 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 10. 12-V.Jones to CHI 24 for 14 yards (47-W.Kwenkeu).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +16.61 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
2K.J. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
3Alexander Mattison · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
4Nick Mullens · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.40 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
5Vi Jones · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.21 EPA/play
6C.J. Ham · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
7Cole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
8Jalen Reagor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 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

Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+16.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+5.95 EPA): (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn pushed ob at CHI 4 for 66 yards (37-E.Hicks).

Quarterback report card

Nathan Peterman led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Nathan Peterman (Chicago Bears) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -3.92 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 20 dropbacks · 85.0% completion · +23.3% CPOE · +0.83 EPA/play · +16.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.159	-0.143
Offensive success rate	50.6%	30.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.647	-0.303
Rush EPA/play	-0.112	+0.094
Defensive EPA/play	+0.143	-0.159
Defensive success rate	69.2%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -9.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +14.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 10:16)
Minnesota Vikings — Alexander Mattison (Q2 9:24)
Chicago Bears — Vi Jones (Q2 3:42)
Minnesota Vikings — Alexander Mattison (Q3 9:28)
Chicago Bears — Cole Kmet (Nathan Peterman pass) (Q3 4:16)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q2 5:02)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q4 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q4 3:43)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q4 3:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 16–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) 68-K.Hinton reported in as eligible. 2-A.Mattison right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q2 9:20) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 42 (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) 12-V.Jones right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) (No Huddle) 2-A.Mattison left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 9:25) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 14-N.Peterman pass short left to 85-C.Kmet for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 4:07) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 32 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 1-G.Joseph 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 23 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q4 3:39) — 1-G.Joseph kicks 55 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 10. 12-V.Jones to CHI 24 for 14 yards (47-W.Kwenkeu)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn pushed ob at CHI 4 for 66 yards (37-E.Hicks). [WPA +17.4% · EPA +5.95]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook left end to CHI 37 for 1 yard (30-H.Hand). FUMBLES (30-H.Hand), touched at CHI 32, RECOVERED by CHI-45-J.Thomas at CHI 29. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -3.88]
Chicago Bears (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 14-N.Peterman sacked at MIN 34 for -6 yards (91-P.Jones). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -2.51]
Chicago Bears (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 14-N.Peterman pass short middle to 18-D.Pettis to MIN 34 for 6 yards (39-C.Sullivan, 25-T.Jackson). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -1.81]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Joseph 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. The Replay Official reviewed the too many players on field ruling, and the play was REVERSE [WPA -6.2% · EPA -2.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn pushed ob at CHI 4 for 66 yards (37-E.Hicks). [WPA +17.4% · EPA +5.95]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right intended for 83-J.Nailor INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Stroman at CHI 37. 27-G.Stroman to CHI 47 for 10 yards (26-K.Nwangwu). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -4.25]
Chicago Bears (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) 12-V.Jones right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +4.21]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook left end to CHI 37 for 1 yard (30-H.Hand). FUMBLES (30-H.Hand), touched at CHI 32, RECOVERED by CHI-45-J.Thomas at CHI 29. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -3.88]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:16 · CHI 4 · Score 6-0
(10:16) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:24 · CHI 1 · Score 12-0
(9:24) 68-K.Hinton reported in as eligible. 2-A.Mattison right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q2 9:20 · CHI 15 · Score 13-0
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:02 · CHI 10 · Score 16-0
(5:02) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:42 · MIN 42 · Score 16-6
(3:42) 12-V.Jones right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:28 · CHI 1 · Score 22-6
(9:28) (No Huddle) 2-A.Mattison left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:25 · CHI 15 · Score 23-6
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 4:16 · MIN 11 · Score 23-12
(4:16) 14-N.Peterman pass short left to 85-C.Kmet for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 4:07 · MIN 15 · Score 23-13
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 32 · Score 26-13
(15:00) 1-G.Joseph 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:43 · CHI 23 · Score 29-13
(3:43) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:39 · MIN 35 · Score 29-13
1-G.Joseph kicks 55 yards from MIN 35 to CHI 10. 12-V.Jones to CHI 24 for 14 yards (47-W.Kwenkeu).

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.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Nathan Peterman (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears on 2023-01-08?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 29-13 in Week 18, 2022.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 6, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 16, Chicago Bears 6; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 9, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 29, Chicago Bears 13.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 10:16) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (Q2 9:24) Chicago Bears touchdown — V. Jones (Q2 3:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (Q3 9:28) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (N. Peterman pass) (Q3 4:16) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 5:02, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 3:43, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 3:39, 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?

Nathan Peterman (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -3.92 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 85.0% completion, +23.3% CPOE, +0.83 EPA per dropback, +16.61 total passing EPA.

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

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+5.95 EPA): (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn pushed ob at CHI 4 for 66 yards (37-E.Hicks)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-13 Now 3-14 L

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