The Minnesota Vikings extended their winning streak to seven games and moved into a tie for first in the division on Monday night, thanks to quick work from Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.
The Vikings defense sacked Caleb Williams twice and limited them to just one third-down conversion on 11 drives in a 30-12 victory.
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Former Minnesota Vikings players Jake Reed, left, and former Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. , wearing a Randy Moss uniform. (AP Photo/Bruce Crookhorn)
Randy Moss was on the minds of the Vikings faithful all night. Cris Carter and Jake Reed paid tribute to the Pro Football Hall of Famer, who revealed his 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 from Sam Darnold. He had seven catches for 73 yards.
Darnold completed 24-of-40 for 231 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception.
Minnesota got it going with their ground game. Aaron Jones ran for 86 yards and a touchdown, and Cam Akers ran for 24 yards and a touchdown.
Miscues and defensive pressure were the talk 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 on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abby 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 took what appeared to be a touchdown, but the touchdown was ruled out because offensive lineman Doug Kramer failed to notify officials before the game.
Two plays later, a holding call moved the Bears from the 1-yard line to the 11-yard line. Williams fumbled for the second time in a row, forcing the Bears to kick a field goal.
That's where the momentum stopped. Chicago scored just two 12 points, thanks to a late touchdown pass from Williams to Keenan Allen. But there wasn't much discomfort from there.
Williams completed 18 of 31 for 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 on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Crookhorn)
Minnesota finished the season with a 12-2 record, their second 12-win season in the past three years.
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Chicago, which has set its sights on an offseason of movement and swing, fell to 4-10.
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