by Zimpok 2 years ago
The Chicago Bears (1-4) fought hard in the Vikings (3-2) dome stadium, grateful to finally have a week not playing in the rain. The Bears surprised everyone in the last minute of the game to post their only victory on the year and they are flying home happy tonight.
Justin Fields threw three interceptions, but that didn't stop him from posting season highs in yards (293) and passing touchdowns (3). His greatest feat was when the Bears found themselves down by 4 with 59 seconds left in the game and 78 yards to traverse. Using his most reliable option, Fields was able to connect with Mooney on back to back throws down the left sideline to come away with the game winning touchdown. Fields ended the night with a passer rating of 115.5, his highest total by far all season.
The Bears rushing attack didn't help as much as they would have liked, although the Bears didn't shy away from the run even when it wasn't working. HB David Montgomery toted the rock 19 times for 66 yards and rookie WR Velus Jones Jr. took two option plays out of the slot for 7 rushing yards.
While Mooney was able to get 78 yards and a TD on the Bears' final two plays, he only had two receptions prior to that totaling 94 yards on the night. This was still Mooney's highest yards total on the year. Those yards were dwarfed by the yards Velus Jones Jr. was able to produce on the same number of receptions, going for 187 yards and two TDs.
The offense wouldn't have been able to stay in the game if it wasn't for the defense forcing four turnovers. Safety Jaquan Brisker got himself an interception, corner Duke Shelley got an interception and a forced fumble, defensive end Trevis Gipson also forced a fumble on his only sack, and both rookie corner Kyler Gordon and veteran defensive end Robert Quinn came away with fumble recoveries.
Head coach George Halas was all praise for his team in the post game press conference and was basically telling the media, "I told you so" when describing what his team is capable of doing on both sides of the ball.
Here's hoping this divisional win is a sign that the Chicago Bears have corrected course, because they have a tough matchup at home next week against the Washington Commanders.