Bears 12–30 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2024

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

S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 51.1% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.61 total passing EPA. C. Williams (Chicago Bears), 47.4% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.70 total passing EPA.

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

S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-3.30 EPA): (9:43) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Stevenson at CHI 16. 29-T.Stevenson to CHI 16 for no gain (18-J.Jefferson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 30–12 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Chicago Bears 0–13 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Sam Darnold
Top passer: Sam Darnold
Biggest EPA play: (7:42) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at MIN 38 for -9 yards (58-J.Greenard). FUMBLES (58-…
Game date: 2024-12-16

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 30–12 on 2024-12-16. Sam Darnold posted a game-high +5.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Chicago Bears	0	0	3	9	0	12
Minnesota Vikings	10	3	7	13	0	30

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears

+3CHI 34

+3MIN 11

+3MIN 21

MIN 16

+3CHI 28

+3MIN 35

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:09FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 34
Score
0-3
(12:09) 16-W.Reichard 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:09TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 7
Score
0-9
(5:09) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:04XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
0-10
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:08FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 13
Score
0-13
(:08) 16-W.Reichard 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:05FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
3-13
(7:05) 8-C.Santos 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:40TD
Andre Jones Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
3-19
(1:40) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:38XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
3-20
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:04FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 21
Score
6-20
(13:04) 8-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:19TD
Cam Akers
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
6-26
(10:19) 27-C.Akers right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-29-T.Stevenson was injured during the play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:14XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
6-27
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:24TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 16
Score
12-27
(5:24) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:16FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 28
Score
12-30
(1:16) 16-W.Reichard 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. ** Injury Update: MIN-17-R.Wright has returned to the game.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:12FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 35
Score
12-30
16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the CHI 30.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Sam Darnold · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.61 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
3T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
4Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5Andre Jones Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
6Brandon Powell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
7David Moore · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
8Trent Sherfield Sr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.23 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

Sam Darnold — MIN · Passing

Sam Darnold posted the highest total EPA (+5.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.12 EPA per play.

Sam Darnold's top snap (-3.30 EPA): (9:43) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Stevenson at CHI 16. 29-T.Stevenson to CHI 16 for no gain (18-J.Jefferson).

Biggest single play (-6.79 EPA): Connor Williams — (7:42) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at MIN 38 for -9 yards (58-J.Greenard). FUMBLES (58-J.Greenard) [58-J.Greenard], RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Cashman at MIN 45. 51-B.Cashman to CHI 39 for 16 yards (20-

Quarterback report card

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

Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.61 total EPA
Connor Williams (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.171	+0.046
Offensive success rate	42.4%	52.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.251	+0.119
Rush EPA/play	-0.315	-0.058
Defensive EPA/play	-0.046	+0.171
Defensive success rate	47.4%	57.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.05 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -14.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +4.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Sam Darnold pass) (Q1 5:09)
Minnesota Vikings — Andre Jones Jr. (Q3 1:40)
Minnesota Vikings — Cam Akers (Q4 10:19)
Chicago Bears — Kyle Allen (Connor Williams pass) (Q4 5:24)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q1 12:09)
Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q2 0:08)
Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q3 7:05)
Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q4 13:04)
Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q4 1:16)
Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q4 1:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 34 (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) 16-W.Reichard 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 5:04) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 16-W.Reichard 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) 8-C.Santos 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 1:40) — (1:40) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 1:38) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–9. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 8-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 27-C.Akers right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-29-T.Stevenson was injured during the play.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 10:14) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CHI 28 (Q4 1:16); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q4 1:12) — 16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the CHI 30..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at MIN 38 for -9 yards (58-J.Greenard). FUMBLES (58-J.Greenard) [58-J.Greenard], RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Cashman at MIN 45. 51-B.Cashman to CHI 39 for 16 yards (20- [WPA -18.3% · EPA -6.79]
Chicago Bears (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 4-D.Swift left end to CHI 39 for no gain (58-J.Greenard; 99-J.Tillery). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.56]
Chicago Bears (Q2 2:39) — (2:39) 4-D.Swift up the middle to MIN 29 for no gain (51-B.Cashman). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.56]
Chicago Bears (Q2 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams scrambles left end ran ob at MIN 28 for 5 yards (7-B.Murphy). PENALTY on CHI-72-K.Amegadjie, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 33 - No Play. [WPA -4.9% · EPA -1.61]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:09) — (13:09) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 4-B.Powell to CHI 45 for 12 yards (6-K.Gordon). [WPA +4.2% · EPA +2.05]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at MIN 38 for -9 yards (58-J.Greenard). FUMBLES (58-J.Greenard) [58-J.Greenard], RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Cashman at MIN 45. 51-B.Cashman to CHI 39 for 16 yards (20- [WPA -18.3% · EPA -6.79]
Chicago Bears (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +4.40]
Chicago Bears (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 4-D.Swift left end to CHI 39 for no gain (58-J.Greenard; 99-J.Tillery). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.56]
Chicago Bears (Q2 2:39) — (2:39) 4-D.Swift up the middle to MIN 29 for no gain (51-B.Cashman). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.56]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 12:09 · CHI 34 · Score 0-3
(12:09) 16-W.Reichard 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:09 · CHI 7 · Score 0-9
(5:09) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:04 · CHI 15 · Score 0-10
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · CHI 13 · Score 0-13
(:08) 16-W.Reichard 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 7:05 · MIN 11 · Score 3-13
(7:05) 8-C.Santos 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:40 · CHI 1 · Score 3-19
(1:40) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:38 · CHI 15 · Score 3-20
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 13:04 · MIN 21 · Score 6-20
(13:04) 8-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · CHI 1 · Score 6-26
(10:19) 27-C.Akers right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-29-T.Stevenson was injured during the play.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:14 · CHI 15 · Score 6-27
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 5:24 · MIN 16 · Score 12-27
(5:24) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:16 · CHI 28 · Score 12-30
(1:16) 16-W.Reichard 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. ** Injury Update: MIN-17-R.Wright has returned to the game.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · MIN 35 · Score 12-30
16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the CHI 30.

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.
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Sam Darnold (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Connor Williams (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings on 2024-12-16?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 30-12 in Week 15, 2024.

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

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 9, Minnesota Vikings 13; Final: Chicago Bears 12, Minnesota Vikings 30.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 5:09) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 1:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Akers (Q4 10:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Allen (C. Williams pass) (Q4 5:24) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q1 12:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 7:05, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 13:04, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q4 1:16, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q4 1:12, 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?

Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 51.1% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.61 total passing EPA. Connor Williams (Chicago Bears), 47.4% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.70 total passing EPA.

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

Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-3.30 EPA): (9:43) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Stevenson at CHI 16. 29-T.Stevenson to CHI 16 for no gain (18-J.Jefferson)..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W

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