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Bears Clinch Crucial Win Over Vikings with Last-Second Field Goal
16 Nov
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
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.
But the Bears were not done. Devin Duvernay returned the ensuing kickoff to the Vikings' 40-yard line, setting up Santos for a 48-yard field goal attempt as time expired. This time, the veteran kicker delivered, sealing a 19-16 victory for the Bears.
The win improves the Bears' record to 7-3 and 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. It was an ugly win, but the Bears will gladly take it as they continue their push for the playoffs.
