Vikings Beat Bears 9-3 as Defense Forces 2 Turnovers in Series' Lowest-Scoring Game
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Updated · Vikings.com · Sep 21
Vikings Beat Bears 9-3 as Defense Forces 2 Turnovers in Series' Lowest-Scoring Game
3 articles · Updated · Vikings.com · Sep 21
Summary
Minnesota opened 2-0 with a 9-3 road win over Chicago, its first start with two division victories since 2003 and the third such start in franchise history.
Chicago scored only on its opening drive, then came up empty on nine straight possessions as the Vikings defense produced a goal-line fumble, a blocked 23-yard field goal and a late game-sealing sack.
Will Reichard supplied all 9 points on field goals from 35, 49 and 39 yards after Carson Wentz hit Justin Jefferson for 30 yards on the opening drive; Jefferson moved past Randy Moss for second in team history in catches.
Aaron Jones carried 23 times for 105 yards as Minnesota leaned on the run in bad weather and finished with a 2-0 turnover edge that again proved decisive.
The Bears' offensive collapse followed a 59-point Week 1 outing, and Caleb Williams later exited with a hamstring injury, adding to Chicago's frustration.