CHICAGO, IL – Trailing 17-6 entering the fourth quarter, the Minnesota Vikings scored 21 points in the final frame to defeat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Monday Night at Soldier Field.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy accounted for all three fourth quarter scores, capped by a 14-yard run with 2:53 to play, which ended up as the game-winner.
Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner had the call on Westwood One.
Bears up on the Vikings 10-6 at halftime.
Caleb Williams with the lone touchdown on this 9-yard run 💨 ⤵️:
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Nahshon Wright with a 71-yard pick-six!
Hear how it sounded as the former Viking put the Bears up 17-6 in the third quarter.
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It was one heck of an NFL debut for J.J. McCarthy! 🔥
Three touchdowns in the 4th quarter, including this 14-yard rushing score to put the Vikings up 27-17 with 2:53 to play. #SKOL
Hear how it sounded with Kevin Harlan & @kurt13warner on the call: pic.twitter.com/J6RHMILFZK— Westwood One Sports (@westwood1sports) September 9, 2025