The Vikings' seventh consecutive victory wasn't as smooth or impressive as the sixth, but they don't mind. Results are all that matters, especially at this point of the season.
The win improves the Vikings to 12-2 and pulls them into a tie with the Lions atop the NFC North. Detroit currently has the head-to-head tiebreaker, but the two teams will meet again in Week 18, so the Vikings control their own destiny with three weeks to play. With the Eagles also at 12-2, it's a three-team race for the coveted No. 1 seed and first-round bye in the conference. The Lions'The Bears are now 4-10. They've lost eight in a row after a 4-2 start.
The offensive line didn't help Darnold much; they allowed a significant amount of pressure. Right tackle Brian O'Neill left the field twice due to a knee injury but was able to return., who is battling cancer. Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson combined for 19 receptions and 188 yards. Aaron Jones led the Vikings with 106 yards from scrimmage, and both he and Cam Akers scored one-yard rushing touchdowns.
The Vikings' defense came to play early in the game, which made up for an inconsistent offensive start. The Bears went for it on fourth and 1 in their own territory on the opening possession and got stuffed, which turned into a 52-yard field goal for Will Reichard. On the ensuing series, Williams was blown up by Jonathan Greenard for a strip-sack that Blake Cashman recovered.