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Bears Take NFC North Lead at 7-3 After Last-Second Win Over Vikings

Relentless takeaways and late-game execution are powering Ben Johnson’s debut season.

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) reacts after kicking a game-winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) reacts after defeating the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs in the pocket during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Chicago edged Minnesota 19-17 after Devin Duvernay’s 56-yard kickoff return set up Cairo Santos’ 48-yard game-winning field goal.
  • The victory put Chicago alone atop the division for the first time since 2018 following a run of seven wins in eight games.
  • The Bears now have five fourth-quarter comeback wins, tied for the most in the NFL this season and matching the most since the 1970 merger.
  • Chicago leads the league in takeaways and interceptions, with Kevin Byard up to an NFL-best five picks and a turnover margin reported at plus-16.
  • An opposing coach told The Athletic that Ben Johnson is frustrated with Caleb Williams’ timing, an unconfirmed claim surfacing as Williams faces heavy blitz rates and recent sub-60% completion games.