Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings — Week 4

Chicago Bears defeated Minnesota Vikings, 42–33

In Week 4 the Chicago Bears (3-1) outscored the Minnesota Vikings (1-3) 42–33. Chicago finished with 336 total offensive yards and recorded five takeaways; Minnesota piled up 405 yards of offense but surrendered four giveaways. The Bears leaned on a powerful ground game and efficient quarterback play, while Minnesota got big contributions through the air and on the ground.

• Christian McCaffrey — 11 rushes, 161 yards, 3 TDs (also 1 fumble). A workhorse rushing performance that powered Chicago’s scoring.
• Caleb Williams — 13/15, 174 yards, 2 TDs. Highly efficient passing to complement the run game.
• Luther Burden III — 5 catches, 82 yards, 2 TDs. Key target in the red zone and on scoring plays.
• Kyler Gordon — forced fumble, fumble recovery and a defensive TD. Defensive playmaker who directly contributed to the scoreboard.
• J. McCarthy — 22/30, 299 yards, 2 TDs. Threw for nearly 300 yards and kept Minnesota’s offense moving.
• Gabe Mixon — 13 rushes, 87 yards, 2 rush TDs. Effective ground attack and multiple touchdowns for Minnesota.
• Tai Felton — 6 catches, 117 yards, 1 TD. The top receiving threat for Minnesota with a big-yard game.
• Tony Rojas — 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery. Created turnovers that impacted the game flow for Minnesota’s defense.

Turnovers were abundant: the teams combined for nine giveaways (Chicago 4 giveaways, Minnesota 5). Chicago’s five takeaways proved decisive in a high-scoring affair, while both teams converted drives into multiple red-zone possessions. Final boxscore lines reflect a physical, turnover-heavy contest with standout rushing and receiving performances on both sides.