How did the Chicago Bears perform against the Minnesota Vikings?

The Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 19-16 in a close game, with kicker Cairo Santos sealing the victory with a 48-yard field goal as time expired.

What was the key play that led to the Bears' win over the Vikings?

With the game tied 16-16 and just 50 seconds remaining, Bears returner Devin Duvernay returned the kickoff to the Vikings' 40-yard line, setting up Cairo Santos' game-winning field goal attempt.

How does the Bears' win over the Vikings impact the NFC North standings?

The Bears' 7-3 record puts them in a strong position to potentially take over the NFC North lead, depending on the outcome of the Lions-Eagles game later that evening.

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Bears Clinch Crucial Win Over Vikings with Last-Second Field Goal

16 Nov

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Summary

Bears overcome slow start to score 16 unanswered points
Vikings rally late but Bears kicker Cairo Santos seals the win
Bears now 7-3 and in position to take NFC North lead

Bears Clinch Crucial Win Over Vikings with Last-Second Field Goal

On November 16, 2025, the Chicago Bears managed to pull off another close victory, this time against their NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings. It was not the prettiest game, but the Bears found a way to win in the end.

Quarterback Caleb Williams struggled, completing just 16 of his 32 pass attempts for 193 yards without a touchdown. The Vikings struck first with a field goal in the opening quarter, becoming the first team to keep the Bears scoreless in the first 15 minutes this season. However, the Bears responded with 16 unanswered points, including a one-yard rushing touchdown by Kyle Monangai.

The Vikings made a late push, cutting the deficit to six points in the fourth quarter. With the game on the line, the Bears drove into Vikings territory but were forced to settle for a missed field goal attempt by Cairo Santos. The Vikings then scored a touchdown with 50 seconds remaining to tie the game.