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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 21-39 | 261 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bobby Douglass | CHI | 2-13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Harrison | CHI | 13 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| Oscar Reed | MIN | 18 | 50 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dave Osborn | MIN | 15 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bobby Douglass | CHI | 5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cyril Pinder | CHI | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Shy | CHI | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Brown | MIN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Gilliam | MIN | 5 | 111 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dave Osborn | MIN | 7 | 66 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Henderson | MIN | 4 | 45 | 1 | 0 | |
| Oscar Reed | MIN | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Beasley | MIN | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gary Kosins | CHI | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Earl Thomas | CHI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CHI | 27 | 90 | 0 | | |
| MIN | 35 | 80 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CHI | 2-13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| MIN | 21-39 | 261 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
- Attendance:
- Weather: -2 degrees, relative humidity 50%, wind 12 mph, wind chill -15
- Time of Game:
