The Minnesota Vikings made quick work of Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears on Monday night, extending their winning streak to seven games and moving them into a tie for first place in the division.
The Vikings defense sacked Caleb Williams twice and held them to just one third down conversion on 11 drives as they 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, Dec. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Randy Moss was in mind of the Vikings who were faithful all night long. 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 message to Moss early in the game.
Jefferson caught his eighth touchdown pass of the season. It was a seven-yard grab from 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 thrived in the ground game. Aaron Jones ran for 86 yards and a touchdown and Cam Akers had 24 yards and a touchdown.
Mistakes and defensive pressure were the story of the evening.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a seven-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 ruled a touchdown, but it was nullified after offensive lineman Doug Kramer failed to report to officials before the break.
Two plays later, a holding call was moved the bears from the 1-yard line to the 11-yard line. Williams threw two consecutive incompletions and the Bears were forced to make a field goal.
The momentum stopped there. Chicago only got two twelve points 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 this season, completing its second 12-win season in the past three years.
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Chicago fell to 4-10 with its sights set on an offseason full of emotion and trembling.
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