The Minnesota Vikings made quick work of Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears on Monday night and extended their winning streak to seven games to tie for first place in the division.
The Vikings defense sacked Caleb Williams twice and limited them to just one third down conversion on 11 drives and won the game, 30-12.
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Former Minnesota Vikings players Jake Reed, left, and Cris Carter wear a jersey for former Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, May 16. December 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Randy Moss was on the minds of the Vikings faithful all night. Cris Carter and Jake Reed led tributes to the Pro Football Hall of Famer after he revealed a cancer diagnosis last week. It was only fitting that Justin Jefferson sent a get well soon message to Moss early in the game.
Jefferson caught his eighth touchdown pass of the season. It was a 7-yard grab by Sam Darnold. He finished with seven catches for 73 yards.
Darnold was 24 of 40 for 231 yards, a touchdown pass and an interception.
Minnesota had it all in the running game. Aaron Jones ran for 86 yards and a touchdown and Cam Akers had 24 yards and a touchdown.
Errors and defensive pressure were the story of the night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a 7-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis . (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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The Bears had a legitimate chance to get back into the game in the third quarter. Bears running back D’Andre Swift ran for what was thought to be a touchdown, but it was ruled out after offensive lineman Doug Kramer failed to report to officials before the snap.
Two plays later, a holding call moved the Bears from the 1-yard line to the 11-yard line. Williams threw two consecutive incomplete passes and the Bears were forced to kick a field goal.
The momentum stopped there. Chicago only managed two points out of 12 thanks to a late touchdown pass from Williams to Keenan Allen. But there wasn’t much offense from there.
Williams was 18 of 31 with 191 passing yards. Allen had six catches for 82 yards.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota moved to 12-2 on the season, concluding its second season with 12 wins in the last three years.
Chicago fell to 4-10 with its sights set on an offseason of moves and shakes.
