Week 8, 2023

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 45 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jose Reed kicked off 64 yards from the MIN30. Austin Scott returned the ball 22 yards to the CHI28. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Wedderburn is blitzing.
1-10-CHI28 (1Q: 14:37) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-CHI26 (1Q: 13:53) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. CB Edwin Forbes defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
3-12-CHI26 (1Q: 13:46) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-CHI28 (1Q: 13:13) Ron Brown punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN15.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 13:04) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-MIN19 (1Q: 12:21) Frankie Giles sacked by DE Jorge Gordon and DT Harold Russell for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Kris Arnold.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-MIN13 (1Q: 11:35) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. OLB Reuben Bramlett defended the pass.
4-12-MIN13 (1Q: 11:26) Jeff Tosheff punted 59 yards. Terrance Nalen returned the kick 3 yards to the CHI31. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI21 (1Q: 11:16) Shane Huffman scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner and assisted by S Harry Hines.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CHI27 (1Q: 10:44) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer, assisted by OLB Brad Jeffries.
Chicago: 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.
3-7-CHI24 (1Q: 10:06) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. DE Gerald Rosow hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-7-CHI24 (1Q: 09:59) Ron Brown punted 42 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Gilbert Garner.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 09:49) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Cris Penberthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 12 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI31 (1Q: 09:38) Craig Bennetts ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Harold Russell, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI28 (1Q: 09:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hassler gained 22 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, Chicago 0
(1Q: 09:07) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 7, Chicago 0
(1Q: 08:50) Jose Reed kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Ronnie Calhoun returned the ball 16 yards to the CHI19. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI19 (1Q: 08:31) Captain Kirk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Patterson, assisted by DT Deion Palmer. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHI26 (1Q: 07:45) Shane Huffman kept the ball, running around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by DT J.R. Packer. Key block delivered by Bart Kramer.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI35 (1Q: 07:01) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by OLB Max Wedderburn.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-CHI34 (1Q: 06:26) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Harvey. CB Edwin Forbes defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHI34 (1Q: 06:21) Shane Huffman scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI39 (1Q: 06:09) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Forbes. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot. Eliot flattened Doug Wright to ensure the play's success.
Chicago: I 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-CHI45 (1Q: 05:38) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Patterson. Chicago's Max McDonald was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHI47 (1Q: 04:56) Captain Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Gilbert Garner.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 04:19) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Gilbert Garner for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan. Garner gained 4 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN41 (1Q: 03:33) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 2 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN39 (1Q: 02:52) Orlando Shepherd ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Allen Esposito.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 02:23) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. CB Doug Wright defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN34 (1Q: 02:14) Orlando Shepherd ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Gerald Rosow. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 01:34) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN22 (1Q: 00:51) Orlando Shepherd ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN20 (1Q: 00:23) Shane Huffman sacked by DT Perry Wilkerson and DE Gerald Rosow for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Toby Banks.
Start of second quarter.
4-15-MIN27 (2Q: 15:00) Darrin Mathews attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Chicago 3
(2Q: 14:54) Darrin Mathews kicked off 54 yards from the CHI30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Daniel Baker.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 14:33) Craig Bennetts ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Cris Penberthy.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN47 (2Q: 14:04) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 37 yards. Tackled by ILB Cris Penberthy. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI16 (2Q: 13:21) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn, assisted by DE Jorge Gordon.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CHI15 (2Q: 12:44) Craig Bennetts ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Faison is blitzing.
3-10-CHI16 (2Q: 12:05) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Perkins gained 5 yards after the catch. Minnesota 13, Chicago 3
(2Q: 12:05) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 14, Chicago 3
(2Q: 11:56) Jose Reed kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Austin Scott returned the ball 21 yards to the CHI25. Tackled by Burt Woodson.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI25 (2Q: 11:28) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Chicago: Pro 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-CHI30 (2Q: 10:43) Orlando Shepherd ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Wilkerson, assisted by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Bart Kramer.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI41 (2Q: 09:59) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 5 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI46 (2Q: 09:33) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 08:52) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT J.R. Packer, assisted by ILB Corey Logan.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN45 (2Q: 08:09) Captain Kirk ran a draw inside the left guard for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Forbes. Key block delivered by Daniel Baker.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 07:24) Orlando Shepherd ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan, assisted by DT J.R. Packer. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters. Peters ran over Gerald Rosow to set up the play. Chicago's Billy Eliot was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN23 (2Q: 06:53) Orlando Shepherd ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by OLB Brad Jeffries.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN19 (2Q: 06:27) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Gilbert Garner for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan. Garner gained 6 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-MIN09 (2Q: 05:56) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Wilkerson. Elliott gained 3 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 05:32) Orlando Shepherd ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Wilkerson.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN05 (2Q: 04:50) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 14, Chicago 9
(2Q: 04:50) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Minnesota 14, Chicago 10
(2Q: 04:43) Darrin Mathews kicked off 67 yards from the CHI30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Jim Stargell.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Kaplan is blitzing.
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 04:21) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 74 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Giles gained 65 yards after the catch. Minnesota 20, Chicago 10
(2Q: 04:21) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 21, Chicago 10
(2Q: 04:03) Jose Reed kicked off 69 yards from the MIN30. Austin Scott returned the ball 33 yards to the CHI34. Tackled by Edwin Forbes.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 03:41) Orlando Shepherd ran around left end for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: Strong 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-MIN37 (2Q: 03:19) Shane Huffman pass was intended for WR Max McDonald and was intercepted by S Emmitt Caldwell at the MIN32. The interception was returned 21 yards. Tackled by Max McDonald. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Faison is blitzing.
1-10-CHI47 (2Q: 03:10) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Ricker.
Minnesota: 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.
2-13-CHI50 (2Q: 02:51) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Harold Russell, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CHI49 (2Q: 02:35) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. OLB Lance Price hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-12-CHI49 (2Q: 02:27) Jeff Tosheff punted 49 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 02:22) Craig Bennetts ran around the left tackle for 34 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. Minnesota 27, Chicago 10
(2Q: 02:22) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 28, Chicago 10
(2Q: 02:05) Jose Reed kicked off 68 yards from the MIN30. Austin Scott returned the ball 23 yards to the CHI25. Tackled by Emmitt Caldwell.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI25 (2Q: 01:56) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Forbes. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI41 (2Q: 01:34) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-CHI31 (2Q: 01:24) Orlando Shepherd ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-CHI34 (2Q: 01:02) Orlando Shepherd ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI41 (2Q: 00:44) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(2Q: 00:44) Chicago called a time out.
Chicago: I 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-MIN46 (2Q: 00:37) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 18 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. McDonald gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(2Q: 00:37) Chicago called a time out.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 00:29) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 7 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by ILB Nolan Money. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:29) Chicago called a time out.
2-3-MIN21 (2Q: 00:18) Darrin Mathews attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 28, Chicago 13
(2Q: 00:13) Darrin Mathews kicked off 56 yards from the CHI30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Phillip Halbert.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 00:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 14 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Perkins gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Darrin Mathews kicked off 62 yards from the CHI30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Daniel Baker.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bramlett is blitzing.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 14:43) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN41 (3Q: 14:14) Craig Bennetts ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver, assisted by ILB Cris Penberthy. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Faison, Halbert and Kaplan are blitzing.
1-10-CHI48 (3Q: 13:47) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Cris Penberthy.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI48 (3Q: 13:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHI49 (3Q: 12:40) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Bramlett. Perkins gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI32 (3Q: 12:06) Mitch Fulcher ran a draw inside the right guard for 23 yards. Tackled by S Austin Scott. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-CHI09 (3Q: 11:20) Craig Bennetts ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. Burns ran over Orlando Faison to set up the play. Minnesota 34, Chicago 13
(3Q: 11:20) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 35, Chicago 13
(3Q: 11:13) Jose Reed kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (3Q: 11:13) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI21 (3Q: 10:27) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 11 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Calhoun gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI32 (3Q: 09:46) Jeremy Kirk ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-CHI28 (3Q: 09:01) Orlando Shepherd ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-24-CHI18 (3Q: 08:52) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Marcus Farrell.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI32 (3Q: 08:23) Shane Huffman scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Forbes.
4-7-CHI35 (3Q: 07:49) Ron Brown punted 55 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Joseph Klug. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Tyrone Sawyers at the MIN24.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 07:42) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison. ILB Orlando Faison knocked down Kris Arnold to break up the play.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-MIN19 (3Q: 07:21) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Clancy, assisted by ILB Cris Penberthy.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-MIN21 (3Q: 06:35) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. S Gus Kaplan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 06:28) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Price, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: I 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-MIN46 (3Q: 05:47) Craig Bennetts ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by DE Arnold Blake. Key block delivered by B.J. Dodge.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI47 (3Q: 05:27) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI44 (3Q: 04:42) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jorge Gordon. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI37 (3Q: 04:08) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CHI36 (3Q: 03:34) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Harold Russell.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI32 (3Q: 02:58) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by DT Harold Russell.
4-2-CHI29 (3Q: 02:19) Jose Reed attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI36 (3Q: 02:13) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 01:34) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN45 (3Q: 01:04) Shane Huffman scrambled for 22 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Carey Richardson on the MIN23.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 00:54) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 26 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 00:15) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh, assisted by OLB Henry Oliver.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-MIN47 (4Q: 15:00) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Cris Penberthy. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI35 (4Q: 14:16) Craig Bennetts ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Harold Russell. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI30 (4Q: 13:47) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Faison, Kaplan and Leyh are blitzing.
3-5-CHI30 (4Q: 13:18) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Austin Scott.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Faison is blitzing.
1-10-CHI19 (4Q: 12:37) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Cris Penberthy.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI16 (4Q: 12:04) Mitch Fulcher ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Price.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-CHI19 (4Q: 11:33) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Bernie Hassler.
4-10-CHI19 (4Q: 11:26) Jose Reed attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 38, Chicago 13
(4Q: 11:19) Jose Reed kicked off 56 yards from the MIN30. Austin Scott returned the ball 18 yards to the CHI32. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
Chicago: 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-CHI32 (4Q: 10:54) Shane Huffman scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHI39 (4Q: 10:25) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHI34 (4Q: 10:16) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by ILB Nolan Money. Calhoun gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI45 (4Q: 09:34) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Shane Harvey for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN49 (4Q: 08:58) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Captain Kirk for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. Kirk gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 08:28) Grady Jenkins pass was intended for TE Jim Stargell and was intercepted by S Emmitt Caldwell at the MIN13. Tackled by Jim Stargell. 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 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Faison and Oliver are blitzing.
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 08:16) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. CB Tom Clancy defended the pass.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 08:12) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. CB Phillip Halbert defended the pass.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Faison is blitzing.
3-10-MIN13 (4Q: 08:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 07:25) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Cris Penberthy.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN25 (4Q: 06:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison. Giles gained 9 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Faison is blitzing.
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 06:02) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN44 (4Q: 05:15) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Jorge Gordon. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI47 (4Q: 04:29) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by DT Harold Russell.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CHI46 (4Q: 03:43) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn, assisted by ILB Cris Penberthy.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bramlett is blitzing.
3-8-CHI45 (4Q: 02:58) Craig Bennetts ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Price, assisted by OLB Edgar Dunn.
4-2-CHI39 (4Q: 02:10) Jeff Tosheff punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, 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-CHI20 (4Q: 02:04) Grady Jenkins sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Buddy Peters. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Gerald Rosow on the CHI14.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI14 (4Q: 01:55) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-CHI09 (4Q: 01:07) Craig Bennetts ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHI06 (4Q: 00:23) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler, assisted by OLB Edgar Dunn. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 38, Chicago Bears 13