Vikings Triumph Over Bears in Overtime as Darnold Shines

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold's composed performance secures a 30-27 win while Chicago's struggles deepen with a fifth straight loss.

Sam Darnold led the Vikings to victory with a 68-yard overtime drive, showcasing resilience and precision under pressure.
The Vikings improved to 9-2, with Darnold's career resurgence driving one of the NFL's most potent offenses this season.
The Bears, now 4-7, suffered their fifth consecutive loss, marked by coaching missteps and defensive lapses, including allowing 452 yards to Minnesota.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams continues to show promise for Chicago, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns without turnovers for a second straight game.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus faces mounting criticism for poor game management, including confusion on a critical fourth-down play and repeated special teams failures.