Week 18 · 2021 NFL Season
Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings
Sun, Jan 9, 2022, 1:00 PM EST
Final — Minnesota Vikings win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| MIN | 0 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 31 |
Chicago Bears visit the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Chicago Bears 17, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Recap: Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Minnesota Vikings
58% implied ·Lean
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Minnesota Vikings 100%
Odds pick hit ✓
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Chicago Bears: 2.24
Minnesota Vikings: 1.73
Spread
Chicago Bears: —
Minnesota Vikings: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
CHI MIN
24 1st Downs 11
356 Total Yards 331
266 Passing 227
90 Rushing 104
5-15 3rd down efficiency 7-13
2-10 Penalties 4-47
2 Turnovers 0
36:47 Possession 23:13
Leaders
CHI
- Passing YardsAndy Dalton (QB) — 33/48, 325 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing YardsDavid Montgomery (RB) — 20 CAR, 72 YDS
- Receiving YardsDarnell Mooney (WR) — 12 REC, 126 YDS
MIN
- Passing YardsKirk Cousins (QB) — 14/22, 250 YDS, 3 TD
- Rushing YardsDalvin Cook (RB) — 14 CAR, 79 YDS
- Receiving YardsJustin Jefferson (WR) — 5 REC, 107 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 12:09 CHI Cairo Santos 43 Yd Field Goal 3–0
- Q2 4:55 CHI Cairo Santos 46 Yd Field Goal 6–0
- Q2 0:31 CHI Damien Williams 23 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Andy Dalton Pass to Allen Robinson II for Two-Point Conversion) 14–0
- Q2 0:00 MIN Greg Joseph 39 Yd Field Goal 14–3
- Q3 12:24 MIN Ihmir Smith-Marsette 44 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick) 14–10
- Q3 1:37 CHI Cairo Santos 42 Yd Field Goal 17–10
- Q4 13:35 MIN Justin Jefferson 45 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick) 17–17
- Q4 8:04 MIN K.J. Osborn 21 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick) 17–24
- Q4 4:54 MIN Patrick Peterson 66 Yd Interception Return (Greg Joseph Kick) 17–31
Standings
2025 NFC North Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 11-6 | 441 | 415 |
| Green Bay | 9-7-1 | 391 | 360 |
| Minnesota | 9-8 | 344 | 333 |
| Detroit | 9-8 | 481 | 413 |
Referee Brad Allen
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