The Chicago Bears edged the Minnesota Vikings 19–17 at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 16, 2025.
Chicago built its advantage with a productive second quarter and then leaned on ball control to survive a late Minnesota push.
The Vikings made it tight with 14 fourth-quarter points, but two interceptions and limited passing efficiency left too much to overcome.
- Chicago won despite a scoreless first quarter.
- Minnesota’s comeback fell short after a quiet middle two quarters.
- Turnovers were the clean separator on the stat sheet.
Quarterback Comparison
| Quarterback | Comp/Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams (CHI) | 16/32 | 193 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2-13 | 68.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy (MIN) | 16/32 | 150 | 4.7 | 1 | 2 | 0-0 | 47.7 |
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Caleb Williams avoided turnovers and helped Chicago stay on schedule even without a passing touchdown.
J.J. McCarthy matched the completion total but was held to shorter gains and threw two costly interceptions.
- Chicago’s passing game prioritized risk management.
- Minnesota’s passing production was reduced to underneath gains.
- The interception margin swung the outcome.
Rushing Production
| Team | Rush Att | Rush Yards | Yds/Rush | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 39 | 140 | 3.6 | 1 |
| Vikings | 22 | 115 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Rusher | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Andre Swift (CHI) | 21 | 90 | 4.3 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. (MIN) | 16 | 70 | 4.4 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason (MIN) | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 1 |
Chicago’s run-heavy approach drove possession time and reduced Minnesota’s total snaps.
Minnesota was more explosive per carry, but the lower volume limited overall impact.
- Chicago controlled tempo with 39 rushing attempts.
- Minnesota generated chunk runs but had fewer opportunities.
- One rushing touchdown each kept the ground battle balanced.
Receiving Leaders and Defensive Impact
| Receiver | Receptions | Yards | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson (MIN) | 5 | 61 | 9 |
| Cole Kmet (CHI) | 5 | 45 | 5 |
| Defense | Interceptions | Lead Tackler | Top Sack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 2 | Noah Sewell (10) | — |
| Vikings | 0 | Blake Cashman (15) | Andrew Van Ginkel (1) |
Chicago’s defense produced the game’s biggest swing plays with two interceptions and steady tackling in space.
Minnesota’s defense kept the score within reach, but the offense could not fully capitalize on the late surge.
- Chicago finished with two interceptions and no turnovers.
- Minnesota had the top individual tackler but no takeaways.
- Key defensive plays outweighed yardage totals.
Match Player Stats Breakdown
| Category | Bears | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 19 | 17 |
| Total Yards | 320 | 265 |
| Total Plays | 73 | 54 |
| 1st Downs | 19 | 15 |
| Passing Yards | 180 | 150 |
| Rushing Yards | 140 | 115 |
| Yards per Play | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Time of Possession | 36:59 | 23:01 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks Allowed | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 7/18 | 3/11 |
| 4th Down | 0/0 | 1/1 |
| Red Zone | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Penalties | 6-40 | 2-15 |