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Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Fields injured in Bears' 19-13 loss to Vikings

Chris Sims, Peoria Journal Star
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Vikings 19, Bears 13 − Final score

Bears player stats, game leaders

According to NFL.com:

  • Justin Fields: 6-of-10 passing for 58 yards and an interception; 8 carries for 46 yards.

  • Tyson Bagent: 10-of-14 passing for 83 yards and an interception; 2 carries for 4 yards and a touchdown.

  • D'Onta Foreman: 15 carries for 65 yards; 1 catch for 2 yards

  • Darrynton Evans: 9 carries for 32 yards; 1 catch for 2 yards.

  • Velus Jones: 2 carry for 15 yards; 1 catch for 5 yards

  • D.J. Moore: 5 reception for 51 yards

  • Darnell Mooney: 2 reception for 48 yards

  • Robert Tonyan: 1 reception for 11 yards

  • Cole Kmet: 2 receptions for 9 yards

Vikings player stats, game leaders

According to NFL.com:

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle T.J. Smith (50) and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) tackle Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half at Soldier Field.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle T.J. Smith (50) and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) tackle Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half at Soldier Field.

Vikings 19, Bears 13 - End of fourth quarter

:00 left, fourth quarter

After a 2-yard run by Alexander Mattison, the Vikings take a delay of game penalty. Kirk Cousins takes a knee to end the game.

:48 left, fourth quarter

The Vikings call timeout with the ball on the Chicago 42 yard line on 2nd-and-8.

1:40 left, fourth quarter

Alexander Mattison uses back-to-back runs of 8 and 2 yards, respectively, to give Minnesota a first down.

2:05 left, fourth quarter

Tyson Bagent's pass deep to D.J. Moore is intercepted by the Vikings' Byron Murphy. Despite fumbling the football, Minnesota take over at its own 45 yard line.

2:41 left, fourth quarter

On 3rd-and-3, Tyson Bagent connects with Tyler Scott for a 7-yard gain and a first down.

4:09 left, fourth quarter

Tyson Bagent tosses a duck off his back foot and Tyler Scott comes back for a 5-yard catch. D'Onta Foreman follows with a 10-yard burst up the middle for a Chicago first down.

5:27 left, fourth quarter

The Bears convert on 3rd-and-4 with a D'Onta Foreman burst up the middle for 6 yards.

6:53 left, fourth quarter

On 3rd-and-20, Kirk Cousins' short pass to Alexander Mattison goes for 13 yards. Vikings punt, giving the Bears possession at the Chicago 24.

7:57 left, fourth quarter

Tyson Bagent dives forward for the 1-yard Bears touchdown.

8:39 left, fourth quarter

On 1st-and-goal, D'Onta Foreman runs 8 yards down to the 1 yard line.

10:04 left, fourth quarter

On 3rd-and-1, Tyson Bagent hits D'Onta Foreman for 2 yards and a first down.

11:27 left, fourth quarter

Tyson Bagent connects with D.J. Moore on back-to-back passes of 18 and 24 yards, respectively. The Bears have a first down on the Minnesota 31.

12:53 left, fourth quarter

An incomplete pass by Kirk Cousins leads to a Minnesota punt. The Bears take over at the Chicago 23 yard line.

13:28 left, fourth quarter

Alexander Mattison lost 3 yards on a second-down run. Vikings right guard Ezra Cleveland is injured on the play.

14:24 left, fourth quarter

After back-to-back runs leading to a loss of 2 yards, Tyson Bagent's pass to D.J. Moore is broken up, forcing a punt.

Vikings 19, Bears 6 - End of third quarter

:19 left, third quarter

Greg Joseph misses a 57-yard field goal for Minnesota. Chicago takes over from its own 47 yard line.

1:31 left, third quarter

A holding penalty gives the Vikings 3rd-and-12 from Chicago's 42 yard line. A 3-yard pass to Jordan Addison from Kirk Cousins brings on the field goal unit.

3:37 left, third quarter

Cam Akers run for 8 yards on 2nd-and-3 for a Vikings first down.

4:26 left, third quarter

On 3rd-and-3, a Tyler Bagent pass to Tyler Scott is incomplete on the left sideline. The Bears turn the ball over on downs at the Minnesota 45.

5:19 left, third quarter

Tyson Bagent pass to Tyler Scott on 3rd-and-8 is knocked away. A penalty flag somes in late for pass interference against the Vikings. Bears get a first down at the Chicago 48 yard line.

Justin Fields injury update

6:58 left, third quarter

Tyson Bagent is sackd for a 6-yard loss and fumbles the football for Chicago. The Vikings' Jordan Hicks scoops up the football and sprints 42 yards for the touchdown.

6:58 left, third quarter

Tyson Bagent is sackd for a 6-yard loss and fumbles the football for Chicago. The Vikings' Jordan Hicks scoops up the football and sprints 42 yards for the touchdown.

7:38 left, third quarter

Darrynton runs right for 6 yards and a first down for the Bears.

8:07 left, third quarter

Rookie Tyson Bagent takes over at quarterback for Chicago. He completes his first pass for 5 yards to Velus Jones.

8:15 left, third quarter

Kirk Cousins completes a pass for 8 yards to T.J. Hockenson but is shy of a first down. Chicago takes over after a Minnesota punt to the Bears' 41 yard line.

9:00 left, third quarter

Bears defense forces a 3rd-and-12 from the Minnesota 3 yard line. The Vikings follow with a delay of game penalty. Half the distance to the goal.

9:59 left, third quarter

On 3rd-and-7, Justin Fields is sacked for 5-yard loss. Fields is in pain on the sdieline and enters the blue tent to be checked out. Chicago punts to Minnesota's 5 yard line. Fields heads to the locker room.

12:56 left, third quarter

An 11-yard scramble by Justin Fields provides a first down for Chicago.

13:42 left, third quarter

On 3rd-and-5, a Kirk Cousins pass along the sideline to K.J. Osborn falls off the hands on the diving play. Minnesota punts to Chicago's 38 yard line.

Vikings 12, Bears 6 - Halftime

Bears player stats, halftime leaders

According to NFL.com:

  • Justin Fields: 6-of-10 passing for 58 yards and an interception; 6 carries for 32 yards.

  • Darrynton Evans: 5 carries for 22 yards.

  • D'Onta Foreman: 5 carries for 18 yards; 1 catch for 6 yards

  • Velus Jones: 1 carry for 17 yards

  • Darnell Mooney: 1 reception for 39 yards

  • Cole Kmet: 2 receptions for 9 yards

  • D.J. Moore: 1 reception for 7 yards

Vikings player stats, halftime leaders

According to NFL.com:

  • Kirk Cousins: 15-of-20 passing for 143 yards and a touchdown; 1 carry for 1 yard

  • Alexander Mattison: 8 carries for 26 yards; 2 catches for 8 yards

  • K.J. Osborn: 4 catches for 48 yards.

  • T.J. Hockenson: 4 catches for 42 yards

  • Jordan Addison: 2 catches for 25 yards and a touchdown

  • Brandon Powell: 3 catches for 20 yards

Vikings 12, Bears 6 - End of second quarter

:17 left, second quarter

Kirk Cousins hits rookie Jordan Addison in the back right of the end zone on a 10-yard toss for the game's first touchdown and a Vikings lead.

:34 left, second quarter

Kirk Cousins finds T.J. Hockenson again for a 12-yard, first-down pass.

1:23 left, second quarter

A 21-yard pass from Kirk Cousins to tight end T.J. Hockenson gives the Vikings a first down at the Minnesota 38.

1:59 left, second quarter

Justin Fields' pass is tipped and the wounded duck is intercepted by Minnesota's Jordan Hicks. Vikings take over at their own 23 yard line.

2:08 left, second quarter

Justin Field finds tight end Cole Kmet with a short pass over the middle for a 7-yard gain and a first down.

2:53 left, second quarter

Kirk Cousins pass is tipped and intercepted by the Bears' Tremaine Edwards at the Vikings 35 yard line.

3:18 left, second quarter

Alexander Mattison runs for 8 yards across the left end for the Vikings.

3:23 left, second quarter

Cairo Santos buries a 53-yard field goal down the middle to tie the game for Chicago.

4:00 left, second quarter

On 3rd-and-7, a Darrynton Evans goes up the middle for 3 yards, drawing boos form the crowd.

6:06 left, second quarter

Darnell Mooney reels in a 39-yard pass from Justin Fields for a Bears' first down at the Minnesota 41.

6:14 left, second quarter

On 3rd-and-19, Kirk Cousins finds T.J. Hockenson for 7 yards, forcing a punt. Chicago takes over at its own 25 after the touchback.

7:12 left, second quarter

Kirk Cousins is under pressure and flips the football backward. Tremaine Edwards recovers the loose ball fumble for the Bears out of bounds. Minnesota keeps the ball on second down at its own 31 yard line after review.

7:22 left, second quarter

Kirk Cousins hits on a pass short to the right to K.J. Osborn at Minnesota's 39 for a 12-yard gain and a first down. Bears rookie defensive back Tyrique Stephenson is injured on the play.

7:31 left, second quarter

Jordan Addison drops a deep ball from Kirk Cousins.

7:52 left, second quarter

A 10-yard run by Justin Fields falls short of a Bears first down, forcing a punt. The Vikings take over at their own 27.

8:50 left, second quarter

A holding call is waived off against the Bears after a 6-yard loss on a D'Onta Foreman fumble by the Bears. Chicago recovers at their own 23 yard line.

9:02 left, second quarter

Vikings' offense stalls and Greg Joseph hammers home a 53-yard FG inside the right upright for a Minnesota lead.

10:56 left, second quarter

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins connects with K.J. Osborn again on third down for a 12-yard gain.

12:27 left, second quarter

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins finds K.J. Osborn over the middle for a 21-yard pass and a first down.

13:45 left, second quarter

Cairo Santos drills a 22-yard field goal to tie the game for Chicago.

14:13 left, second quarter

On 3rd-and-goal, Justin Fields is dropped for sack. Minneosta's defensive end Marcus Davenport is injured on the play.

Vikings 3, Bears 0 - End of first quarter

:35 left, first quarter

Darrynton Evans runs 12 yards off the right guard to the VIkings 7 yard line for a Chicago first down.

1:18 left, first quarter

Darrynton Evans scampers 10 yards for a Bears first down at Minnesota's 19 yard line.

2:43 left, first quarter

Velus Jones sprints across the right end for a 17-yard run.

3:18 left, first quarter

On 3rd-and-6, D.J. Moore reels in a Justin Fields pass for 8 yards and a Chicago first down.

4:13 left, first quarter

Bears guard Nate Davis limped off the field.

5:12 left, first quarter

Justin Fields finds Cole Kmet on a 2-yard gain for a Chicago first down.

6:24 left, first quarter

D'Onta Foreman bursts forward for a 7-yard gain for Chicago, putting the ball on the Bears own 32.

6:29 left, first quarter

Minnesota kicker Greg Joseph buries a 53-yard field goal for the early lead.

6:34 left, first quarter

On 3rd-and-7, Kirk Cousins' pass fro Brandon Powell is knocked away by the Bears defense.

8:45 left, first quarter

On 4th-and-1, a Kirk Cousins sneak for 1 yard gets the first down for the Vikings.

11:11 left, first quarter

A neutral zone infraction by the Bears followed by a Kirk Cousins pass to Jordan Addison for 15 yards and a first down.

11:51 left, first quarter

The Bears' offense stalls after a runs for a loss, a sack and an incomplete screen pass. The Vikings take over after a punt at the Minnesota 32 yard line.

13:34 left, first quarter

Back-to-back runs of 13 and 8 yards, respectively, by Justin Fields give Chicago a first down.

14:53 left, first quarter

Bears quarterback Justin Fields sacked at the Chicago 25 for 7-yard loss. D.J. Wonnum with the sack for Minnesota.

Bears vs. Vikings pre-game

Jerry Azumah in the house

Devin Hester sighting at Soldier Field

Chicago Bears inactives vs. Minnesota Vikings

  • Aviante Collins, OL

  • Travis Homer, RB

  • Rocshon Johnson, RB

  • Nathan Peterman, QB

  • Terell Smith, DB

Minnesota Vikings inactives vs. Chicago Bears

  • Hakeem Adeniji, T

  • Andre Carter II, OLB

  • Lewis Cine, S

  • Nick Muse, TE

  • Jaquelin Roy, DL

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings weather at Soldier Field

According to AccuWeather.com, the temperature will reach a high of 56 degrees during the game with winds out of the north at 20 mph. Expect intermiitent clouds with a 20% chance of rain.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson on IR, could miss 4-6 weeks

One important factor at play in this game will be the absence of Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson, missing action for the first time since being drafted by the Vikings in 2020.

Jefferson is set to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a hamstring injury, according to a report by ESPN NFL analyst Adam Shefter.

If Jefferson's injury heals quickly, his earliest return would be Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints.

Bears add Khalil Herbert, Equanimeous St. Brown to IR

The Bears announced Friday that running back Khalil Herbert and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown were headed to injured reserve. Quarterback Nathan Peterman was activated withthe move, according to ESPN's Field Yates.

The earliest return for both players would be Week 10 when Chicago faces the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football.

With Rocshon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (hamstring) also missing Week 6 with injuries, the Bears will likely deploy D'Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans at running back.

How to watch Bears-Vikings football on Sunday?

The NFC North battle between the Bears (1-4) and the Vikings (1-4) at Soldier Field will be shown locally on FOX.

What time is Bears vs. Vikings game on FOX?

Fox pre-game coverage begins at 10 a.m. CT. Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.

Who is favored to win Bears vs Vikings?

Here are the odds from BetMGM Sportsbook:

  • Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -3 (-110) | Bears +3 (-110)

  • Moneyline (ML): Vikings -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Bears +135 (bet $100 to win $135)

  • Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bears-Vikings predictions

After the Bears trounced the Washington Commanders in Week 5, many of the nation's experts are going against the spread. There are still several pundits siding with the Vikings, but the battle for the rights to draft USC quarterback Caleb Williams looks to fall in their favor as the majority of experts call for a Bears win.

Here is a look at expert predictions for the Bears-Vikings matchup.

Bears schedule 2023

For the Bears' complete schedule, visit chicagobears.com/schedule.

Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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