Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings player stats from the latest game tell the story of a wet, slow and low-scoring afternoon at Soldier Field. The Vikings won 9-3 on September 20, 2026, and the Vikings’ official site calls it the lowest-scoring game in the history of this rivalry. Neither team scored a touchdown. Kicker Will Reichard made every point for Minnesota, and the Vikings defense sacked the Bears four times. In this article, you will see the main numbers in plain words: how the quarterbacks played, who ran and caught the ball, which defenders made big plays, and what the team totals mean. You will also learn when these two teams meet again.
What was the final score of the Bears vs Vikings game?
The Vikings beat the Bears 9-3 at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Four field goals made up all of the scoring. Each team kicked one in the first quarter. The Vikings added one more in the second quarter and one near the end of the fourth quarter.
Here is how the points came in order:
- First quarter: Reichard made a 35-yard field goal for Minnesota. Then Cairo Santos made a 50-yard kick for Chicago.
- Second quarter: Reichard made a 49-yard field goal.
- Third quarter: No points.
- Fourth quarter: Reichard made a 39-yard field goal with about a minute left.
AP reported a crowd of 58,914 in steady rain. The Bears came into the game after a huge 59-37 win at Carolina in Week 1. That made this low score even more surprising. The win moved the Vikings to 2-0, and the Bears dropped to 1-1.
How did the quarterbacks play in the Bears vs Vikings game?
Neither quarterback had a strong day, and the rain was a big reason. Minnesota started Carson Wentz because Kyler Murray was out with a concussion. The Bears used two quarterbacks, because Caleb Williams left late in the game with an injury.
| Quarterback | Team | Completions / Attempts | Passing yards | TD | INT | Sacks taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Wentz | Vikings | 11 / 20 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Caleb Williams | Bears | 15 / 26 | 138 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Tyson Bagent | Bears | 5 / 9 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Wentz was not sharp, but he did not turn the ball over. That mattered a lot in the rain. His passer rating was 77.7. One of his best throws was a 30-yard catch by Justin Jefferson, which helped set up the first Vikings field goal.
Williams threw an interception in the first quarter and had a passer rating of 56.2. He also ran five times for 42 yards, and one 19-yard run helped Chicago reach its only points. Midway through the fourth quarter, Williams left the game with a right hamstring injury. Bagent took over.
Bagent almost helped the Bears tie the game. He hit Rome Odunze for 21 yards and Luther Burden for 8 yards, and Chicago reached the Vikings’ 12-yard line. But the drive ended with a blocked field goal (more on that below).
Who had the most rushing yards?
Aaron Jones Sr. was the best runner on the field. He carried the ball 23 times for 105 yards, which is an average of 4.6 yards per carry. His longest run was 20 yards. He did not score a touchdown, but he gave the Vikings a steady way to move the ball and use the clock.
A few more facts about the ground game:
- Vikings team: 28 carries for 119 yards, an average of 4.3 yards per carry.
- Bears team: 31 carries for 134 yards, an average of 4.3 yards per carry. The longest Bears run was 17 yards.
- Jones against Chicago: The Vikings blog The Viking Age noted that Jones now has more than 1,000 rushing yards in 15 career games against the Bears.
- Injury scare: Jones left the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury, then came back.
The Bears had more rushing yards as a team, but a lot of those came from Williams running out of trouble. The week before, the Bears had scored six rushing touchdowns in Carolina. Against Minnesota, they ran 31 times and found the end zone zero times.
Which receivers had the most yards?
Justin Jefferson led the Vikings with 55 receiving yards on three catches. He was targeted six times, so he caught half of his passes. Tight end T.J. Hockenson also caught three passes, for 29 yards, on four targets.
Here are the main Vikings receiving numbers:
- Justin Jefferson: 3 catches, 6 targets, 55 yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 3 catches, 4 targets, 29 yards
- Jordan Addison: 2 catches, 5 targets, 21 yards
- Oliver: 1 catch, 1 target, 24 yards
As a team, the Vikings caught 11 passes for 143 yards. They also had four dropped passes, which hurt in a game with so few scoring chances.
The Bears caught 20 passes for 192 yards as a team. That is more catches than the Vikings made, but the average gain was low, at 9.6 yards per catch. The Bears also had five dropped passes. Odunze and Burden made their biggest plays on the final drive, as noted above. For the full list of Bears receivers, check the official box score on NFL.com.
Which defensive players made the biggest plays?
The Vikings defense made the biggest difference in this game. Minnesota sacked the Bears four times, hit the quarterback ten times, and broke up seven passes. The Bears never scored a touchdown, and they did not score at all after the first quarter.
These Vikings players stood out:
- Turner: Turner had five tackles and two sacks. One of the sacks came on the very last play, when he took down Bagent. Pro Football Focus counted ten pressures for him on 39 pass-rush plays, according to The Viking Age.
- Isaiah Rodgers: The cornerback had four tackles, recovered a fumble, and blocked a field goal in the fourth quarter. The block stopped a 23-yard try by Santos that could have tied the game.
- Blake Cashman: The linebacker led the defense with ten tackles, six of them solo, and one sack.
- Byron Murphy Jr.: Murphy made seven tackles, four of them solo, and also intercepted Williams in the first quarter.
The Bears’ defense also played well. Chicago had three sacks, five tackles for loss, and three passes defended. They forced three three-and-outs, which kept Minnesota from building a lead. The Bears lost because their offense made too many mistakes, not because their defense gave up big plays.
How did the kickers and punters do?
Will Reichard was the star of the day. He made all three of his field goals, from 35, 49 and 39 yards, in wind and rain. That was every point the Vikings scored. The kick also pushed his streak to 23 straight field goals made. The Viking Age reports that this ties him for third place on the Vikings’ all-time list for field goals in a row.
Cairo Santos made a 50-yard field goal for the Bears, but his second try, from 23 yards, was blocked. That left him 1 for 2.
Punting also mattered, because both teams struggled to move the ball:
- Brett Thorson (Vikings): Six punts, an average of 49.5 yards, with a long of 62 yards. Two of his punts ended inside the 20-yard line.
- Bears punter: Four punts, an average of 48.75 yards, with a long of 63 yards. Three of his punts ended inside the 20-yard line.
Both punters did strong work. Field position was a big part of this game, and the Vikings’ official site praised Thorson for flipping the field in the wet weather.
What do the team stats tell us?
The Bears gained more yards, but the Vikings made fewer mistakes. That is the simplest way to explain the result. Chicago had 297 total yards and ran 70 plays. Minnesota had 246 total yards and ran 51 plays. The Bears also held the ball for more than five extra minutes.
| Team stat | Bears | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 3 | 9 |
| Total yards | 297 | 246 |
| Plays run | 70 | 51 |
| Rushing yards | 134 | 119 |
| Passing yards (before sacks) | 192 | 143 |
| First downs | 17 | 11 |
| Sacks taken | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Penalties (yards) | 8 (58) | 3 (25) |
| Time of possession | 32:41 | 27:19 |
Look at the turnover and penalty rows. The Bears gave the ball away twice: Williams threw an interception, and a Bears runner lost a fumble in the third quarter deep in Vikings territory. That fumble took away a very good scoring chance. The Bears were also flagged eight times, and the Vikings only three times.
Yards do not win games by themselves. The Bears moved the ball between the 20-yard lines but could not turn those drives into touchdowns. The Vikings did not move the ball well either, but they kicked field goals when they had the chance.
Why did the weather matter so much?
The rain and wind at Soldier Field slowed down the passing game for both teams. Wet balls are harder to throw and catch. Both teams dropped passes, and neither starting quarterback threw for more than 143 yards. Kickers also had a harder job, which makes Reichard’s three field goals even better.
Weather is a good reminder to read stats with context. Wentz’s 143 yards and Williams’s 138 yards would look weak on a dry day. In this game, they show two quarterbacks trying to avoid mistakes. The Viking Age also pointed out that Minnesota’s play-calling did not give Wentz many easy throws, which kept the offense simple.
When do the Bears and Vikings play again?
The Bears and Vikings play again on Sunday, January 10, 2027, at Minnesota. The game sits in the NFL’s flexible-schedule window, so the date or kickoff time could change later. Check the official NFL schedule before you plan to watch.
A lot can change before then. The Bears bounced back after this loss and beat the Eagles 27-7 and the Jets 23-12 in their next two games. Injuries will also matter. Williams left this game with a hamstring problem, and Kyler Murray cleared concussion protocol right after this game, so Wentz went back to a backup role. The next meeting may look very different from this one.
Conclusion
The player stats from this game show a close, ugly and tense fight, not a shootout. Aaron Jones Sr. ran for 105 yards, Will Reichard made all three kicks, and the Vikings defense put heavy pressure on Chicago. The Bears had more yards and more plays, but turnovers, penalties and drops cost them. When these teams meet again in January, watch the quarterbacks, the pass rush and the kickers first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who had the most rushing yards in the Bears vs Vikings game?
Aaron Jones Sr. of the Vikings had the most rushing yards. He ran 23 times for 105 yards, with a long run of 20 yards. For the Bears, Caleb Williams had the most rushing yards that we could confirm, with 42 yards on five carries. Neither team scored a rushing touchdown.
Who scored the points for the Vikings?
Kicker Will Reichard scored all nine Vikings points. He made three field goals, from 35, 49 and 39 yards. The Vikings did not score a touchdown in the game. The Bears’ only points came from Cairo Santos, who made a 50-yard field goal in the first quarter.
Did Caleb Williams finish the game?
No, Caleb Williams did not finish the game. He left in the middle of the fourth quarter with a right hamstring injury. Backup Tyson Bagent took over and completed five of nine passes for 54 yards. Williams ended with 138 passing yards, one interception and no touchdowns.
