Bears Down Vikings

Checking out the Minnesota Vikings offense, it would seem as if 439 offensive yards, two passing touchdowns, three rushing touchdowns and two field goals against the Chicago Bears’ defense would equal a victory. Not this time as the Bears topped the Vikings 48-41. Although the Bears had only 327 yard of offense, quarterback Kyle Orton was 21 of 32 for 283 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions with a passer rating of 114.5. Vikings’ quarterback Gus Frerotte threw four interceptions. The most miraculous part about the Bears’ defense nabbing four interceptions is the fact that both star cornerbacks Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman were out as well as nickel back Danieal Manning.

No one player on the defense had more than one interception as well. Corey Graham, Kevin Payne, Trumaine McBride and Zack Bowman each tallied an interception while Graham and Payne also led the defense with eight tackles apiece. The Bears’ special teams contributed two touchdowns to the win as well. Running back Matt Forte had one rushing touchdown while Marty Booker and Greg Olsen each caught a touchdown. Despite the loss, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had a surprisingly good game with 121 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Reserve your Chicago Bears tickets from StubHub.com.

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