Vikings Secure 17-9 Win Over Bears

Justin Jefferson catches a 12-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kicks PAT) [8 plays, 54 yards, 4:37 time of possession]

Big conversions: Jefferson recorded two catches during the drive, and both converted third downs. The first gained 18 to pick up a third-and-8 to move the ball to the Chicago 34-yard line. His score occurred on a third-and-5 five plays later.

Joseph kicks a 37-yard field goal [8 plays, 34 yards, 4:09 time of possession]

Points off turnover and penalties: The Vikings started with great field position (their own 47) after Cameron Dantzler forced a Justin Fields fumble that was recovered by Anthony Barr. The drive was extended after an incompletion on third-and-7 when Deon Bush was flagged for a helmet-to-helmet contact on Tyler Conklin, who was ruled to be a defenseless receiver as he dove for the ball. Chicago Head Coach Matt Nagy drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty while still arguing the call during the break between the first and second quarter.

Cairo Santos kicks a 34-yard field goal [12 plays, 49 yards, 5:55 time of possession]

Settling after sack: The Bears were on the move after converting a fourth-and-1 at the Minnesota 25 with a 12-yard pass from Fields to David Montgomery, but D.J. Wonnum sacked Fields on the first play after the 2-minute warning for a loss of 14.

Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches a 7-yard pass from Cousins (Joseph kicks PAT) [12 plays, 77 yards, 5:41 time of possession]

All alone: The Bears cast their attention toward Jefferson with three defenders, leaving the rookie as lonely as Kevin McCallister for his second career catch and first touchdown.