Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (December 3, 1972)

Game Recap


In a week 12 clash in Minnesota, the Vikings scored a 23-10 win against the Bears. Vikings rolled to the win thanks to a positive start.

The Vikings were guided by Fran Tarkenton who had 261 passing yards in the air, 1 TD. John Gilliam had 111 yards receiving.

For the Bears, Bobby Douglass finished with 1 TD. Gary Kosins finished with 1 touchdown.

The Vikings finished with 341 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 0 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears ended up with 91 total yards, 5 first downs, 3 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Chicago BearsCHI 23-10
  • Date: Sunday, December 3, 1972
  • Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 341, Turnovers: 3
  • Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 91, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
CHI 0 3 0 7 10
MIN 3 10 7 3 23

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Fran TarkentonMIN21-39261110
Bobby DouglassCHI2-138110

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Jim HarrisonCHI135500
Oscar ReedMIN185000
Dave OsbornMIN154000
Bobby DouglassCHI52300
Cyril PinderCHI2900
Don ShyCHI7300
Bill BrownMIN1200

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
John GilliamMIN511100
Dave OsbornMIN76600
John HendersonMIN44510
Oscar ReedMIN42400
John BeasleyMIN11500
Gary KosinsCHI1710
Earl ThomasCHI1100

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CHI27900
MIN35800

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CHI2-138113
MIN21-39261110

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