Week 8, 2017

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 55 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 28 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Max Wedderburn.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 14:43) Max Pugh ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-CHI32 (1Q: 14:19) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI43 (1Q: 13:32) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CHI38 (1Q: 13:27) Max Pugh ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI43 (1Q: 12:59) Dustin Giles ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Bobby Hamilton.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN48 (1Q: 12:22) Dustin Giles ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Timothy Floyd. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHI42 (1Q: 12:16) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Spanky Thompson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 11:36) Motor Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Stargell gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 11:26) Max Pugh ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by CB Daniel Shearer.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-MIN34 (1Q: 10:50) Max Pugh ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dexter Rose.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-MIN33 (1Q: 10:21) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by CB Percy Garcia. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Elliott gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Prosser is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 09:45) Max Pugh ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Dave Jacke.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN15 (1Q: 09:02) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Szymanski, assisted by CB Percy Garcia. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Dave Jacke to the MIN18.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN18 (1Q: 08:28) Sammie Holmes pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz. DE Dexter Rose blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-MIN18 (1Q: 08:18) Gary McCarthy attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 08:10) Gary McCarthy kicked off 73 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 08:10) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene. Key block delivered by Clyde Jordan.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN25 (1Q: 07:33) Glen Jeffers ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Jonathan Goeas.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN25 (1Q: 06:56) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Bernie Jamison, assisted by S Gus Kaplan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN30 (1Q: 06:31) Frankie Giles scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Mathis.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN35 (1Q: 06:05) GJ Jeffers ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-MIN38 (1Q: 05:33) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Fox. Forbes gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Compton is blitzing.
1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 04:55) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by RB Richie Forbes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN42 (1Q: 04:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Claude Adams for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Adams gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bryant is blitzing.
1-10-CHI48 (1Q: 04:17) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-MIN47 (1Q: 04:10) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kenneth Lents. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Motion.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-MIN42 (1Q: 04:01) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 30 yards. Tackled by S Cory Webster. Perkins gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Compton is blitzing.
1-10-CHI28 (1Q: 03:14) Richie Forbes ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton, assisted by DT Van Weaver.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-CHI29 (1Q: 02:44) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Arnold Gaden for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Vinny Bryant.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI22 (1Q: 02:13) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton.
4-1-CHI19 (1Q: 01:29) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, Minnesota 3
(1Q: 01:21) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 64 yards from the MIN30. Spanky Thompson returned the ball 27 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Quentin Thomason.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 00:48) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Richard Kerner.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI34 (1Q: 00:06) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Hunter Nolen for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Richard Kerner.
Start of second quarter.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI38 (2Q: 15:00) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer and assisted by DE Clay Szymanski. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI43 (2Q: 14:47) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-CHI50 (2Q: 14:05) Dustin Giles ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN48 (2Q: 13:38) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia. Calhoun gained 5 yards after the catch.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 13:09) Max Pugh ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN38 (2Q: 12:47) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 12:12) Max Pugh ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN26 (2Q: 11:27) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer, assisted by ILB Ernest May. Liszkiewicz gained 4 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 10:53) Max Pugh ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Prosser is blitzing.
2-10-MIN14 (2Q: 10:08) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN14 (2Q: 09:58) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser and assisted by CB Dwight Grolitzer.
4-6-MIN10 (2Q: 09:15) Gary McCarthy attempted a 27 yard field goal and it was blocked by Richard Kerner. MIN Clay Szymanski recovered the ball at the MIN22 and returned it 15 yards. Minnesota's Dexter Rose was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 09:04) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. Mueller gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI47 (2Q: 08:17) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 32 yards. Tackled by S Matt Ware.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI15 (2Q: 07:49) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kenneth Lents.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CHI11 (2Q: 07:19) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by CB Terrell Mathis.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-CHI03 (2Q: 06:33) Glen Jeffers ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHI03 (2Q: 05:53) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DE Arnold Blake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-CHI03 (2Q: 05:50) Richie Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
4-3-CHI03 (2Q: 05:09) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 6, Chicago 3
(2Q: 05:02) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 05:02) Max Pugh ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-CHI17 (2Q: 04:35) Max Pugh ran inside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by DT Bubba Heath. Key block delivered by Jim Stargell.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 03:57) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz for 11 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI45 (2Q: 03:21) Dustin Giles ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Robbie Cassidy. Key block delivered by Howard Bishop.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-CHI50 (2Q: 02:57) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Timothy Floyd, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI50 (2Q: 02:14) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leslie Fields. Calhoun gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 02:00) Max Pugh ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Clay Szymanski, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN39 (2Q: 01:21) Sammie Holmes pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jim Stargell. ILB Robbie Cassidy blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN39 (2Q: 01:17) Motor Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser. Stargell gained 6 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 00:58) Sammie Holmes pass was dropped by RB Dustin Giles.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN22 (2Q: 00:55) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer and assisted by ILB Kurt Willis.
(2Q: 00:55) Chicago called a time out.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN17 (2Q: 00:43) Sammie Holmes pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. DT Randy Murray blocked the pass.
4-5-MIN17 (2Q: 00:35) Gary McCarthy attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 6, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 00:29) Gary McCarthy kicked off 71 yards from the CHI30. Dwight Grolitzer returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Billy Joe Taninecz.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 00:20) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Gary McCarthy kicked off 79 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Robinson and Kaplan are blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 15:00) Glen Jeffers ran around right end for 17 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton. Key block delivered by Tom Swisher.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 14:26) Glen Jeffers ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Pat Nied, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Robinson is blitzing.
2-6-MIN41 (3Q: 14:04) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIN36 (3Q: 13:57) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DT Jonathan Goeas drove right through Luther Winslett to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN36 (3Q: 13:54) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Bernie Jamison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 13:07) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Arnold Blake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN47 (3Q: 12:58) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene, assisted by OLB Wes Elder. Forbes gained 16 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI37 (3Q: 12:18) Frankie Giles sacked by DT Jonathan Goeas and DE Derrick Fox for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Tom Swisher.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-19-CHI46 (3Q: 11:34) Richie Forbes ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Vinny Bryant.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-CHI44 (3Q: 10:54) Frankie Giles sacked by DE Arnold Blake for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Clyde Jordan.
4-21-CHI48 (3Q: 10:17) Herman Burns punted 37 yards. Bernie Jamison called for a fair catch at the CHI11.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI11 (3Q: 10:07) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. CB Dwight Grolitzer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI11 (3Q: 10:04) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHI10 (3Q: 09:29) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. CB Percy Garcia defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI25 (3Q: 09:19) Max Pugh ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI39 (3Q: 08:38) Dustin Giles ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser. Giles made a great move on Robbie Cassidy. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-CHI45 (3Q: 07:53) Max Pugh ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 07:21) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Calhoun. DE Brent Beeston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Minnesota's Richard Kerner was hurt on the play.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN49 (3Q: 07:14) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. ILB Robbie Cassidy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN49 (3Q: 07:06) Sammie Holmes pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-MIN49 (3Q: 06:58) Doug Coles punted 31 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN18.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 06:50) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Adams. S Cory Webster defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago's Kenneth Lents was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Greene is blitzing.
2-10-MIN18 (3Q: 06:42) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. ILB Kent Greene hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN18 (3Q: 06:39) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Arnold Gaden for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gaden gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 06:09) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clyde Parra. S Cory Webster defended the pass. Chicago's Terrell Mathis was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bryant is blitzing.
2-10-MIN45 (3Q: 06:01) Glen Jeffers ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Robinson and Kaplan are blitzing.
3-9-MIN46 (3Q: 05:16) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Bernie Jamison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 17 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI19 (3Q: 04:45) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Forbes gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 12, Chicago 6
(3Q: 04:45) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 13, Chicago 6
(3Q: 04:40) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Spanky Thompson returned the ball 21 yards to the CHI25. Tackled by Bernard Branch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides on the Kickoff.
(3Q: 04:03) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 68 yards from the MIN25. Dustin Giles returned the ball 33 yards to the CHI40. Tackled by Max Wedderburn. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI40 (3Q: 03:44) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-CHI45 (3Q: 03:00) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. DT Bubba Heath defended the pass.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI45 (3Q: 02:52) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Liszkiewicz gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 02:28) Max Pugh ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN40 (3Q: 02:04) Sammie Holmes kept the ball, running around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Reggie Booker.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 01:38) Dustin Giles ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIN28 (3Q: 01:09) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Kurt Willis on the MIN24.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 00:57) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Kendall Rawson.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN30 (3Q: 00:28) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Vinny Bryant. Forbes gained 3 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bernie Jamison. Forbes gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Kaplan is blitzing.
2-7-MIN42 (4Q: 14:18) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff. Forbes gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-MIN43 (4Q: 13:53) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Clyde Parra for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cory Webster, assisted by DE Derrick Fox. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Defensive Holding.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 13:46) Frankie Giles pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Claude Adams.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN48 (4Q: 13:40) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Van Weaver.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI46 (4Q: 13:13) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Adams. DE Arnold Blake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-CHI46 (4Q: 13:07) Herman Burns punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI04.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI04 (4Q: 12:57) Sammie Holmes kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin. Franklin ran over Jose Turner to set up the play.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-CHI10 (4Q: 12:31) Max Pugh ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Szymanski, assisted by DE Chuck Laxdal. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin. Franklin flattened Tyrone Prosser to ensure the play's success.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI15 (4Q: 12:04) Sammie Holmes pass was dropped by TE Jim Stargell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI15 (4Q: 11:57) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser. Elliott gained 1 yard after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI21 (4Q: 11:29) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Elliott gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI31 (4Q: 11:04) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 18 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by CB Dwight Grolitzer. Elliott gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI49 (4Q: 10:31) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. DT Randy Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI49 (4Q: 10:24) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 51 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Elliott gained 33 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 13, Chicago 12
(4Q: 10:24) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 13, Minnesota 13
(4Q: 10:06) Gary McCarthy kicked off 75 yards from the CHI30. Dwight Grolitzer returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Jamie Olvera.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 09:32) GJ Jeffers ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jonathan Goeas, assisted by DT Kenneth Lents.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN20 (4Q: 09:02) Richie Forbes ran a draw inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by S Quinn Vilnit. Key block delivered by Will Mendheim.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 08:30) Glen Jeffers ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN33 (4Q: 07:45) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 20 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Vilnit. Giles gained 13 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI47 (4Q: 07:06) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. CB Bernie Jamison defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI47 (4Q: 06:56) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-CHI40 (4Q: 06:11) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Claude Adams. DE Derrick Fox blocked the pass.
4-3-CHI40 (4Q: 06:06) Herman Burns punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 06:01) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI23 (4Q: 05:21) Dustin Giles ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray, assisted by DE Clay Szymanski.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHI28 (4Q: 04:51) Dustin Giles ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray, assisted by S Jose Turner.
4-2-CHI28 (4Q: 04:20) Doug Coles punted 35 yards. Clyde Parra returned the kick 15 yards to the CHI48. Tackled by Joey Franklin. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Daniel Shearer at the CHI48.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI48 (4Q: 04:12) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 16 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Vilnit. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Perkins gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI32 (4Q: 04:05) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Claude Adams and was intercepted by S Cory Webster at the CHI14. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Claude Adams.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI27 (4Q: 03:57) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI49 (4Q: 03:16) Max Pugh ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-MIN44 (4Q: 02:29) Max Pugh ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by DT Randy Murray. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN45 (4Q: 02:00) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis and assisted by CB Daniel Shearer.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 01:22) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. DE Chuck Laxdal hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN40 (4Q: 01:13) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer. Stargell gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 00:55) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz. DT Randy Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN30 (4Q: 00:46) PENALTY: Chicago was called for Delay of Game.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-MIN35 (4Q: 00:46) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
(4Q: 00:46) Chicago called a time out.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN27 (4Q: 00:34) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia, assisted by CB Dwight Grolitzer. McDonald gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 00:26) Dustin Giles ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray, assisted by S Jose Turner.
(4Q: 00:26) Chicago called a time out.
2-7-MIN09 (4Q: 00:04) Gary McCarthy attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 16, Minnesota 13
Final Score: Chicago Bears 16, Minnesota Vikings 13