Week 8, 2020

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 56 yards from the MIN30. Jeremy Wolff returned the ball 20 yards to the CHI34. Tackled by Ronnie Clements.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI34 (1Q: 14:40) Russell Burke ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-CHI33 (1Q: 13:55) Motor Holmes pass was dropped by WR Max McDonald.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHI33 (1Q: 13:47) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 16 yards. Tackled by S Cory Webster. Elliott gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Willis is blitzing.
1-10-CHI49 (1Q: 13:05) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Shannon Rockwood.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN45 (1Q: 12:38) Russell Burke ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Gough, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN42 (1Q: 12:07) Captain Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Clarence Snellings. Key block delivered by Howard Bishop.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 11:35) Russell Burke ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN32 (1Q: 10:48) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 20 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Elliott gained 3 yards after the catch.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN12 (1Q: 10:19) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 10:19) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 10:11) Gary McCarthy kicked off 64 yards from the CHI30. Austin Scott returned the ball 28 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Spanky Thompson.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 09:37) Dominic Henry ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN38 (1Q: 08:57) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mueller gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 08:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 27 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holliday gained 6 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI26 (1Q: 07:54) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Troutt, assisted by OLB Wes Elder. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-CHI18 (1Q: 07:26) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Perkins gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-1-CHI01 (1Q: 06:39) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 7, Minnesota 6
(1Q: 06:39) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 7, Chicago 7
(1Q: 06:32) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 71 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI20 (1Q: 06:32) Russell Burke ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Raag, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal. Chicago's Howard Bishop was hurt on the play.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI23 (1Q: 05:58) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Chicago's Max McDonald was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CHI26 (1Q: 05:37) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 05:08) Russell Burke ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Davison.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-CHI30 (1Q: 04:36) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Dan Bowling for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Cory Webster. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bowling gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI44 (1Q: 03:55) Motor Holmes pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI44 (1Q: 03:45) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CHI49 (1Q: 03:10) Russell Burke ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray.
4-1-MIN47 (1Q: 02:43) Ron Brown punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN04 (1Q: 02:34) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. CB Jeremy Wolff defended the pass.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN04 (1Q: 02:28) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Sean Abell for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Douglas, assisted by S Gus Kaplan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abell gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kaplan is blitzing.
3-4-MIN10 (1Q: 01:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Elder, assisted by S Richard Kerner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN17 (1Q: 01:37) Bernard Branch ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Tate, assisted by CB Jeremy Wolff.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN20 (1Q: 01:08) Tony Petitgout ran inside the right guard for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by OLB Wes Elder. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 00:22) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-MIN25 (2Q: 15:00) Tony Petitgout ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-MIN24 (2Q: 14:36) Frankie Giles scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier and assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
4-6-MIN32 (2Q: 14:03) Herman Burns punted 53 yards. Patrick Hastings returned the kick 7 yards to the CHI22. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI08 (2Q: 13:52) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Russell Burke for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn, assisted by S Cory Webster. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI25 (2Q: 13:13) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CHI20 (2Q: 13:06) Sammie Holmes pass was dropped by WR Ronnie Calhoun. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-CHI20 (2Q: 12:59) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Dan Bowling for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CHI28 (2Q: 12:20) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Hastings. DE Frank Lyle drove right through Reggie Booker to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-CHI28 (2Q: 12:15) Ron Brown punted 45 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Jeremy Kirk.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 12:04) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jonathan Goeas. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN41 (2Q: 11:29) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI49 (2Q: 10:52) Dominic Henry ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Troutt.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIN50 (2Q: 10:13) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Troutt, assisted by S Richard Kerner.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wolff is blitzing.
3-8-CHI47 (2Q: 09:32) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 16 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holliday gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI31 (2Q: 08:53) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Kariger, assisted by S Louis Leyh. Ferrari gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Elder is blitzing.
1-10-CHI15 (2Q: 08:30) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Wes Elder, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI14 (2Q: 07:49) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. ILB Orlando Faison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CHI14 (2Q: 07:46) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. CB Alvin Meier defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-CHI14 (2Q: 07:40) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Chicago 7
(2Q: 07:32) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Spanky Thompson returned the ball 23 yards to the CHI31. Tackled by Jose Mueller.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI31 (2Q: 06:55) Captain Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray, assisted by DE Teddy Davison. Key block delivered by Reggie Booker.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI43 (2Q: 06:20) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Elliott gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-CHI33 (2Q: 06:12) Motor Holmes sacked by DT Randy Murray for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Allen Esposito.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-25-CHI28 (2Q: 05:34) Sammie Holmes pass was intended for WR Dan Bowling and was intercepted by S Jose Turner at the MIN49. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Dan Bowling. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI38 (2Q: 05:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Perkins gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CHI33 (2Q: 04:39) Tony Petitgout ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Louis Leyh.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI32 (2Q: 03:57) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Troutt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI23 (2Q: 03:31) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Elder. Mueller gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-CHI15 (2Q: 03:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 16, Chicago 7
(2Q: 03:00) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 17, Chicago 7
(2Q: 02:51) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 02:51) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI31 (2Q: 02:30) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 24 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 02:09) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Antonio Raag. Stargell gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 02:00) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. Elliott gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 01:40) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Dan Bowling for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-MIN02 (2Q: 01:24) Russell Burke ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN03 (2Q: 01:06) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Joey Franklin. Minnesota 17, Chicago 13
(2Q: 01:06) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Minnesota 17, Chicago 14
(2Q: 00:56) Gary McCarthy kicked off 65 yards from the CHI30. Austin Scott returned the ball 34 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Jamie Olvera. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN09 (2Q: 00:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 16 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh. Holliday gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:15) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. CB Cornell Clemons defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:05) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. Giles gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Gary McCarthy kicked off 72 yards from the CHI30. Austin Scott returned the ball 35 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Jamie Olvera.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 14:40) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Jeremy Wolff knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN33 (3Q: 14:32) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by DT Jonathan Goeas.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-MIN30 (3Q: 14:02) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. S Gus Kaplan knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
4-13-MIN30 (3Q: 13:54) Herman Burns punted 42 yards. Patrick Hastings called for a fair catch at the CHI28.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI28 (3Q: 13:47) Russell Burke ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by DE Teddy Davison.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI31 (3Q: 13:14) Russell Burke ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Motion.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-CHI26 (3Q: 13:07) Sammie Holmes pass was intended for WR Anthony Elliott and was intercepted by S Jose Turner at the CHI48. The interception was returned 27 yards. Tackled by Joey Franklin. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI21 (3Q: 12:55) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Chicago 14
(3Q: 12:55) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 24, Chicago 14
(3Q: 12:41) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 68 yards from the MIN30. Ronnie Calhoun returned the ball 98 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 24, Chicago 20
(3Q: 12:41) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Minnesota 24, Chicago 21
(3Q: 12:26) Gary McCarthy kicked off 68 yards from the CHI30. Austin Scott returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Jamie Olvera.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 12:01) Frankie Giles scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN34 (3Q: 11:32) Frankie Giles scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Elder is blitzing.
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 10:57) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by OLB Wes Elder. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI48 (3Q: 10:21) Tony Petitgout ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI35 (3Q: 09:44) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 15 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Giles gained 8 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (3Q: 08:58) Tony Petitgout ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. Key block delivered by Luther Winslett. Winslett ran over Vernon Douglas to set up the play.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-CHI14 (3Q: 08:22) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 5 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-9-CHI09 (3Q: 07:56) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 30, Chicago 21
(3Q: 07:56) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 31, Chicago 21
(3Q: 07:48) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Spanky Thompson returned the ball 23 yards to the CHI35. Tackled by Max Wedderburn.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI35 (3Q: 07:16) Motor Holmes pass completed to FB Joseph Hickman for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CHI40 (3Q: 06:45) Russell Burke ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI44 (3Q: 06:00) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Elliott gained 3 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI48 (3Q: 05:14) Russell Burke ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Frank Lyle. Key block delivered by Allen Esposito. Esposito ran over Michael Huffman to set up the play.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-MIN43 (3Q: 04:48) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Bowling. S Cory Webster defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN43 (3Q: 04:41) Captain Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Reggie Booker.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Compton is blitzing.
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 03:54) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 21 yards. Tackled by S Cory Webster. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stargell gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 03:08) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIN18 (3Q: 02:28) Russell Burke ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN14 (3Q: 01:44) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Patrick Hastings for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-MIN02 (3Q: 00:59) Motor Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 31, Chicago 27
(3Q: 00:59) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Minnesota 31, Chicago 28
(3Q: 00:49) Gary McCarthy kicked off 62 yards from the CHI30. Austin Scott returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Jim Stargell. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Faison is blitzing.
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 00:14) Tony Petitgout ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jonathan Goeas, assisted by ILB Orlando Faison. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN36 (4Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Douglas, assisted by ILB Orlando Faison. Perkins gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 14:16) Frankie Giles sacked by DE Arnold Blake for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Curtis Farley.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-MIN41 (4Q: 13:48) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 5 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN46 (4Q: 13:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 14 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 12:35) Dominic Henry ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-CHI44 (4Q: 12:12) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by ILB Orlando Faison. Holliday gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Elder is blitzing.
3-1-CHI31 (4Q: 11:29) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Perkins gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHI41 (4Q: 11:24) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. Giles gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-1-CHI31 (4Q: 10:48) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI38 (4Q: 10:43) Russell Burke ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI38 (4Q: 10:16) Motor Holmes pass completed to RB Russell Burke for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CHI41 (4Q: 09:36) Motor Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 16 yards. Tackled by S Cory Webster. Stargell gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 09:12) Russell Burke ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN41 (4Q: 08:26) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-MIN40 (4Q: 07:41) Captain Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 07:04) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN30 (4Q: 06:24) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cory Webster, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. ILB Kurt Willis knocked down Allen Esposito to break up the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN30 (4Q: 06:02) Sammie Holmes pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dan Bowling. DE Frank Lyle blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN30 (4Q: 05:53) Gary McCarthy attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 31, Chicago 31
(4Q: 05:48) Gary McCarthy kicked off 54 yards from the CHI30. Ronnie Clements returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Ronnie Calhoun.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 05:24) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. Holliday gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI23 (4Q: 04:38) PENALTY: Chicago was called for Encroachment.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-5-CHI18 (4Q: 04:30) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McGee and Douglas are blitzing.
2-1-CHI14 (4Q: 03:43) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Tate, assisted by DE Arnold Blake.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI14 (4Q: 03:05) Tony Petitgout ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Jonathan Goeas, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
4-4-CHI17 (4Q: 02:35) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 34, Chicago 31
(4Q: 02:28) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Spanky Thompson returned the ball 26 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Bernard Branch.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI33 (4Q: 02:23) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Calhoun gained 2 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 02:12) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago's Allen Esposito was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 02:00) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Calhoun. DE Teddy Davison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN27 (4Q: 01:50) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-MIN32 (4Q: 01:50) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cory Webster. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 01:41) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Stargell gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-8-MIN08 (4Q: 01:20) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Joey Franklin. Chicago 37, Minnesota 34
(4Q: 01:20) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 38, Minnesota 34
(4Q: 01:14) Gary McCarthy kicked off 76 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Douglas is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Perkins gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(4Q: 01:14) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 01:04) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 20 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh, assisted by CB Alvin Meier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holliday gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI42 (4Q: 01:04) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DT Jonathan Goeas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI42 (4Q: 00:52) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 11 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(4Q: 00:52) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI31 (4Q: 00:43) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 23 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner, assisted by OLB Vernon Douglas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(4Q: 00:43) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-8-CHI08 (4Q: 00:32) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 40, Chicago 38
(4Q: 00:32) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 41, Chicago 38
(4Q: 00:26) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 77 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 00:26) Motor Holmes pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dan Bowling. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI20 (4Q: 00:17) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. DT Randy Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI20 (4Q: 00:07) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Calhoun. CB Nick Blackburn defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 41, Chicago Bears 38