Week 8, 2024

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 45 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jose Reed kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 19 yards to the CHI24. Tackled by Jeremy Kirk.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wedderburn is blitzing.
1-10-CHI24 (1Q: 14:38) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CHI19 (1Q: 14:31) Grady Jenkins pass was intended for WR Ross McCormick and was intercepted by S Emmitt Caldwell at the CHI30. The interception was returned 23 yards. Tackled by Ross McCormick.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Mangiafico is blitzing.
1-7-CHI07 (1Q: 14:21) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. CB Bill Stinemetz defended the pass.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI07 (1Q: 14:15) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Henry Oliver defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CHI07 (1Q: 14:11) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right guard for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kurt Drake. Minnesota 6, Chicago 0
(1Q: 14:11) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 7, Chicago 0
(1Q: 14:02) Jose Reed kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 17 yards to the CHI21. Tackled by Harry Hines.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI21 (1Q: 13:25) Kelly Cunningham ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by DT Tyrone Sawyers.
Chicago: 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.
2-9-CHI22 (1Q: 12:49) Grady Jenkins pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI21 (1Q: 12:22) Grady Jenkins sacked by DE Gerald Rosow for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Buddy Peters. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Nick Blackburn on the CHI17.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI17 (1Q: 12:12) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Sanders, assisted by ILB Donny Mangiafico.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI17 (1Q: 11:41) Jeremy Kirk ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by DE Robert Leavy.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Dunn is blitzing.
3-3-CHI10 (1Q: 11:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dodge gained 5 yards after the catch. Minnesota 13, Chicago 0
(1Q: 11:07) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 14, Chicago 0
(1Q: 10:56) Jose Reed kicked off 76 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. Minnesota's Dixon Cash was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor groin injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI20 (1Q: 10:56) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 6 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CHI26 (1Q: 10:16) Grady Jenkins scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI40 (1Q: 09:42) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CHI46 (1Q: 09:14) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI44 (1Q: 08:28) Grady Jenkins pass completed to RB Will Cave for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Forbes.
4-1-CHI49 (1Q: 07:55) Ron Brown punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN06.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN06 (1Q: 07:48) Mitch Fulcher ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Ricker, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-MIN04 (1Q: 07:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Giles gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN08 (1Q: 06:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 10 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 06:20) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN21 (1Q: 05:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Sanders. Hassler gained 28 yards 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. Sanders is blitzing.
1-10-CHI43 (1Q: 04:53) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI43 (1Q: 04:43) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 10 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh, assisted by CB Bill Stinemetz. Dodge gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 04:02) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Sherman Styles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI33 (1Q: 03:52) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Harold Russell.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CHI35 (1Q: 03:23) Frankie Giles sacked by DT Harold Russell for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Kurt Drake. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Frankie Giles on the CHI43.
4-20-CHI43 (1Q: 02:47) Jeff Tosheff punted 43 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI20 (1Q: 02:42) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CHI15 (1Q: 02:32) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-CHI18 (1Q: 01:50) Will Cave ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHI28 (1Q: 01:17) Will Cave ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton.
4-6-CHI24 (1Q: 00:54) Ron Brown punted 45 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Troy Frederick.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 00:47) Frankie Giles scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Rasberry.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN48 (1Q: 00:13) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN43 (1Q: 00:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Cornelius Navarre, assisted by DE Robert Leavy. Hassler gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI48 (2Q: 15:00) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CHI44 (2Q: 14:27) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
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.
1-10-CHI37 (2Q: 14:04) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-CHI42 (2Q: 13:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Donovan Ricker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dodge gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI32 (2Q: 13:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHI29 (2Q: 12:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Burt Downs. Cash gained 4 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Quentin Giles was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI19 (2Q: 12:07) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-CHI24 (2Q: 12:01) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Grady Roberson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Donny Mangiafico. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-CHI21 (2Q: 11:35) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Bill Stinemetz. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-3-CHI03 (2Q: 11:03) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Sherman Styles. DE Dixon Bishop blocked the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. Minnesota's Sherman Styles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious leg injury.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-13-CHI13 (2Q: 10:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Grady Roberson for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Leavy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CHI05 (2Q: 10:13) Captain Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Donald Jones.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI01 (2Q: 09:38) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Arnold Blake defended the pass.
4-1-CHI01 (2Q: 09:31) Jose Reed attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Chicago 0
(2Q: 09:26) Jose Reed kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 30 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI33 (2Q: 08:50) Will Cave ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CHI42 (2Q: 08:16) Kelly Cunningham ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CHI39 (2Q: 07:42) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Calhoun gained 27 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 07:01) Kelly Cunningham ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT J.R. Packer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN CB J.C. Sturm to the MIN28.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 06:53) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler. Key block delivered by Troy Branch. Branch ran over Gus Kaplan to set up the play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI35 (2Q: 06:08) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Leavy. Key block delivered by Pete Luster.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Navarre and Kaplan are blitzing.
2-2-CHI27 (2Q: 05:42) Frankie Giles sacked by OLB Cornelius Navarre for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CHI34 (2Q: 05:04) Frankie Giles scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan.
4-3-CHI28 (2Q: 04:33) Jose Reed attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Chicago 0
(2Q: 04:26) Jose Reed kicked off 74 yards from the MIN30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 22 yards to the CHI18. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI18 (2Q: 03:57) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer, assisted by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Bart Kramer.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI30 (2Q: 03:31) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-CHI27 (2Q: 03:14) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Burton, assisted by CB Edwin Forbes.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI30 (2Q: 02:53) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Adrian Cotchery for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn, assisted by CB Edwin Forbes.
4-12-CHI28 (2Q: 02:37) Ron Brown punted 33 yards. Nick Blackburn called for a fair catch at the MIN39.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Dunn is blitzing.
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 02:27) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN40 (2Q: 02:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Butch Blackwood for 7 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Blackwood gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-MIN47 (2Q: 02:00) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roman Ferrari. DT Harold Russell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-MIN47 (2Q: 01:53) Jeff Tosheff punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI07.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI07 (2Q: 01:42) Grady Jenkins pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jim Stargell. DE Gerald Rosow blocked the pass.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI07 (2Q: 01:38) Kelly Cunningham ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI12 (2Q: 01:01) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chuck Mathis. CB J.C. Sturm defended the pass.
4-5-CHI12 (2Q: 00:52) Ron Brown punted 48 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Will Cave.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 00:45) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 23 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI29 (2Q: 00:33) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Grady Roberson. DT Harold Russell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI29 (2Q: 00:27) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Donald Jones.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI25 (2Q: 00:16) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Delay of Game.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Oliver is blitzing.
3-11-CHI30 (2Q: 00:16) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Grady Roberson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-CHI30 (2Q: 00:06) Jose Reed attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Martin Schwartz kicked off 69 yards from the CHI30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Will Cave.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Oliver is blitzing.
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 14:40) Captain Kirk ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Burt Downs.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Navarre is blitzing.
2-8-MIN29 (3Q: 14:03) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Harold Russell.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN31 (3Q: 13:27) Captain Kirk ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Donny Mangiafico, assisted by CB Donald Jones.
4-5-MIN32 (3Q: 12:54) Jeff Tosheff punted 35 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CHI33.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI33 (3Q: 12:45) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Calhoun. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 12:37) Grady Jenkins pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Daniel Baker. DE Mark Archer blocked the pass.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN25 (3Q: 12:30) Will Cave ran around right end for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. Key block delivered by Joseph Klug.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN14 (3Q: 12:02) Kelly Cunningham ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN09 (3Q: 11:23) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN14 (3Q: 11:18) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Burton.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN11 (3Q: 10:48) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Frederick. CB Nick Blackburn defended the pass.
4-7-MIN11 (3Q: 10:40) Darrin Mathews attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Chicago 3
(3Q: 10:32) Martin Schwartz kicked off 72 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
Minnesota: I 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-MIN20 (3Q: 10:32) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Lorenzo Lynch for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Donald Jones, assisted by OLB Henry Oliver. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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 run.
2-5-MIN25 (3Q: 10:01) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by DT Donovan Ricker. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Oliver is blitzing.
2-15-MIN15 (3Q: 09:51) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Bernie Hassler and was intercepted by S Gus Kaplan at the MIN26. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Bernie Hassler. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 09:40) Kelly Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Archie Burton, assisted by DE Gerald Rosow.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-MIN19 (3Q: 09:06) Grady Jenkins pass was dropped by WR Ross McCormick.
Chicago: 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.
3-11-MIN19 (3Q: 08:59) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Frederick. CB Edwin Forbes defended the pass. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
4-26-MIN34 (3Q: 08:50) Darrin Mathews attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Chicago 6
(3Q: 08:43) Martin Schwartz kicked off 67 yards from the CHI30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Troy Frederick.
Minnesota: Pro 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-MIN24 (3Q: 08:11) Captain Kirk ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Harold Russell.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-MIN22 (3Q: 07:27) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-MIN25 (3Q: 06:58) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Dixon Cash and was intercepted by S Gus Kaplan at the MIN41. The interception was returned 16 yards. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 06:46) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Burton.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN21 (3Q: 06:02) Grady Jenkins scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn and assisted by CB J.C. Sturm.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN16 (3Q: 05:15) Will Cave ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Bucky Bullock, assisted by OLB Archie Burton. Key block delivered by Allen Esposito.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN14 (3Q: 04:34) Will Cave ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer, assisted by DT J.R. Packer.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN14 (3Q: 03:53) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn, assisted by CB J.C. Sturm. Calhoun gained 3 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-4-MIN04 (3Q: 03:20) Grady Jenkins kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton. ILB Nolan Money knocked down Gilbert Garner to break up the play.
Chicago: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN04 (3Q: 02:49) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN02 (3Q: 02:04) Will Cave ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
4-1-MIN01 (3Q: 01:22) Darrin Mathews attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Chicago 9
(3Q: 01:17) Martin Schwartz kicked off 68 yards from the CHI30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Troy Frederick.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 00:57) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Ricker.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-MIN24 (3Q: 00:15) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jeremy Kirk. S Louis Leyh defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-MIN24 (3Q: 00:08) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Grady Roberson for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Burt Downs. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 15:00) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI48 (4Q: 14:28) Captain Kirk ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Bill Stinemetz, assisted by DE Robert Leavy.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHI46 (4Q: 13:47) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Donny Mangiafico, assisted by DE Arnold Blake.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-CHI41 (4Q: 13:08) Jeremy Kirk ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Burt Downs, assisted by DT Donovan Ricker.
4-1-CHI39 (4Q: 12:33) Jeff Tosheff punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 12:27) Grady Jenkins pass was dropped by WR Troy Frederick.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI20 (4Q: 12:18) Grady Jenkins pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Kelly Cunningham. DT Tyrone Sawyers blocked the pass.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI20 (4Q: 12:11) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Calhoun. DE Mark Archer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-CHI20 (4Q: 12:02) Ron Brown punted 49 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN37. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. Minnesota's Emmitt Caldwell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 11:53) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Sanders, assisted by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 11:26) Jeremy Kirk ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-MIN40 (4Q: 10:57) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Grady Roberson for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Donald Jones, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Roberson gained 13 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI37 (4Q: 10:15) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Bishop, assisted by DT Donovan Ricker. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-CHI32 (4Q: 10:05) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Louis Leyh, assisted by ILB Donny Mangiafico. Chicago's Donny Mangiafico was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI32 (4Q: 09:33) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh, assisted by DE Robert Leavy.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-CHI32 (4Q: 08:56) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver.
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.
4-4-CHI31 (4Q: 08:18) Frankie Giles scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn and assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Leyh is blitzing.
1-10-CHI26 (4Q: 07:46) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by RB Mitch Fulcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI26 (4Q: 07:42) Captain Kirk ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI22 (4Q: 06:57) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Louis Leyh.
4-1-CHI17 (4Q: 06:13) Jose Reed attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, Chicago 9
(4Q: 06:05) Jose Reed kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Chicago: Pro 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-CHI20 (4Q: 06:05) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. Calhoun gained 1 yard after the catch.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI21 (4Q: 05:28) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Daniel Baker. S Emmitt Caldwell knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CHI21 (4Q: 05:20) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Mathis gained 2 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro 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-CHI36 (4Q: 04:44) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Frederick. DT J.R. Packer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI36 (4Q: 04:37) Grady Jenkins scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm and assisted by CB Michael Huffman.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CHI38 (4Q: 03:59) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 5 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-3-CHI43 (4Q: 03:41) Grady Jenkins scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI46 (4Q: 03:25) Grady Jenkins pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Mathis gained 2 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 03:09) Grady Jenkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ross McCormick. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN34 (4Q: 03:03) Grady Jenkins pass was intended for WR Troy Frederick and was intercepted by CB Nick Blackburn at the MIN12. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by Jim Stargell.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 02:53) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Sanders. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio.
(4Q: 02:53) Chicago called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 02:44) Mitch Fulcher ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun.
(4Q: 02:44) Chicago called a time out.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Leyh is blitzing.
2-11-MIN30 (4Q: 02:35) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Cornelius Navarre. Key block delivered by Troy Branch.
(4Q: 02:35) Chicago called a time out.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-MIN38 (4Q: 02:25) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver, assisted by DT Harold Russell. Key block delivered by Troy Branch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 02:00) Captain Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by DT Donovan Ricker.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-MIN49 (4Q: 01:13) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by OLB Edgar Dunn.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-6-CHI50 (4Q: 00:29) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 23, Chicago Bears 9