Vikings win with field goal in overtime after punting late, allowing onside kick recovery
The Minnesota Vikings won a thrilling game at Soldier Field, a game they were about to end.
The Vikings led by two touchdowns in the fourth quarter but needed an overtime field goal to defeat the Chicago Bears, 30-27.
With 22 seconds left and trailing by 11, Caleb Williams hit Keenan Allen for a one-yard score, and the two-point conversion was successful when Williams found DJ Moore.
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TJ Hockenson of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after catching a first down in the fourth quarter against the Bears at Soldier Field on Nov. 24, 2024, in Chicago. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
The Bears then recovered another onside kick, just the third such recovery of the NFL season. They quickly got into scoring range after a long interception by Moore and drilled a goal to send the game into overtime. They outscored the Vikings 17-3 in the fourth quarter.
The Bears went three-and-out on the first play of overtime, and that was their last touchdown of the day.
Justin Jefferson had just one catch, but his second of the game put Minnesota at midfield. A few plays later, Sam Darnold found TJ Hockenson on a 29-yard gain to get them inside the 10-yard line. After Darnold took a knee between the hashmarks, John Parker Romo drilled a chip shot to give Minnesota the win.
The Bears recover an onside kick in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on November 24, 2024. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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It was the best day the Bears offense has had in a long time after failing to score 20 points in each of their last four games and losing each of them. But apparently, 27 is not enough.
Darnold went 22-for-34 for 330 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Addison had eight catches for 162 yards and a score. Aaron Jones also added 106 yards on the ground and another touchdown.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards in the losing effort, while Moore caught seven catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. Allen added nine carries for 86 yards and a fourth quarter.
Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with a teammate after making a touchdown during the third quarter against the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Nov. 24, 2024. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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Minnesota improved to 9-2 on the season. They have now won four in a row after losing two in a row after their 5-0 start. The Bears have lost five in a row and are 4-7.
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