The 12-4 Minnesota Vikings visit the 3-13 Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 8 with kickoff slated for 1:00PM ET at Soldier Field. These two recently met on Sunday, October 9, 2022 when the Vikings bounced the Bears 29-22.
The Vikings are 7-3 over their last 10 games. And the Bears have posted a 1-9 mark over their last 10 games.
The Vikings have won 11 of their last 14 games, they have also lost their last 2 games on the road.
The Bears have lost their last 9 games, and they have also lost their last 6 games at home.
In the odds market, the Vikings are 7.0 point favorites. The over/under is currently set at 42.5. And Bears are 3-7-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Vikings are guided by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 4,322 yards, 28 td passes with 14 picks this year. Dalvin Cook has rumbled for 1,136 yards with 8 TDs. Justin Jefferson has 124 receptions for 1,771 yards and 8 TDs.
The Bears are anchored by Trevor Siemian who has thrown for 184 yards, 1 td passes with 1 picks this season. Justin Fields has rumbled for 1,143 yards with 8 TDs.
The Vikings lead the NFC North while the Bears at the very bottom of the NFC North.
Kirk Cousins is 15-5 as a starter in his last 20. Justin Fields is 3-17 in his last 20 starts. Justin Fields is 0-2 against the Vikings as a starter.
The Vikings are listed among the tops in team offense at present in the NFL. The two squads are listed among the worst in team defense in the NFL.
The Vikings come in off a defeat to the Green Bay Packers 41-17 and the Bears enter the contest following a an L to the Detroit Lions 41-10.
The Vikings have a bye next week, and the Bears have a bye next week.
Game Details
• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Chicago Bears (CHI)
• Date: January 8, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Soldier Field
• TV: FOX
• Soldier Field Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 32F; 74% humidity; wind: N 1 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | CHI | MIN | CHI | ||
| Record | 12-4 | 3-13 | 7-3 | 1-9 | |
| Home Record | 8-1 | 2-6 | 5-1 | 0-5 | |
| Away Record | 4-3 | 1-7 | 2-2 | 1-4 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.7 | 19.6 | 25.6 | 22.0 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 25.9 | 27.1 | 29.6 | 31.6 | |
| Point Differential | -19 | -121 | -40 | -96 | |
| Yards/Game | 353.9 | 310.9 | 362.4 | 321.3 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 396.8 | 369.3 | 404.2 | 385.8 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 243.7 | 129.9 | 244.7 | 134.1 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 263.9 | 210.9 | 259.0 | 230.3 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 88.6 | 181.0 | 83.1 | 187.2 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 113.3 | 158.3 | 113.7 | 155.5 | |
| First Downs/Game | 21.0 | 16.6 | 20.4 | 17.2 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 20.4 | 20.8 | 20.1 | 20.9 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.4 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 44.9 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 37.6 | 48.7 | 39.3 | 50.4 | |
| Turnover Margin | +2 | -2 | -2 | +0 | |
| Total Games | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 407-623 | 4,322 | 28 | 14 | 46 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dalvin Cook | 253 | 1,136 | 8 | 81 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 124 | 1,771 | 8 | 64 |
Chicago Bears 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Trevor Siemian | 15-26 | 184 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Fields | 160 | 1,143 | 8 | 67 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Darnell Mooney | 40 | 493 | 2 | 56 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 09-Oct-22 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Chicago Bears | 29-22 |
| Sun 09-Jan-22 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Chicago Bears | 31-17 |
| Mon 20-Dec-21 | 8:15PM | Minnesota Vikings d. CHICAGO BEARS | 17-9 |
| Sun 20-Dec-20 | 1:00PM | Chicago Bears d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 33-27 |
| Mon 16-Nov-20 | 8:15PM | Minnesota Vikings d. CHICAGO BEARS | 19-13 |
| Sun 29-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | Chicago Bears d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 21-19 |
| Sun 29-Sep-19 | 4:25PM | CHICAGO BEARS d. Minnesota Vikings | 16-6 |
| Sun 30-Dec-18 | 4:25PM | Chicago Bears d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 24-10 |
| Sun 18-Nov-18 | 8:20PM | CHICAGO BEARS d. Minnesota Vikings | 25-20 |
| Sun 31-Dec-17 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Chicago Bears | 23-10 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| MIN | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 2-2 |
| Away Record | 2-2 | 3-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 3232-4846 | 66.7% | 36,915 | 251 | 105 | 287 | 1-2 (3) |
| Justin Fields | 351-588 | 59.7% | 4,112 | 24 | 21 | 91 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 15-5
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Chicago Bears: 6-4
• Justin Fields W-L last 20 games as a starter: 3-17
• Justin Fields last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 0-2
Player Trends
• Kirk Cousins has 6 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Kirk Cousins has 4 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Justin Fields has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
Minnesota Vikings: Garrett Bradbury (C) Back – Out; Harrison Smith (S) Knee – Out; James Lynch (DT) Shoulder – Out; Brian Asamoah (LB) Knee – Questionable; Cameron Dantzler (CB) Ankle – Questionable
Chicago Bears:
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Minnesota Vikings
• Spread: 7.0
• Over/Under: 42.5
Betting Trends
| Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-4-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-5-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-5-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-4-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 5-3-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 8-2-0 | 8-2-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Minnesota Vikings: +3000
• Chicago Bears:
Vikings vs. Bears Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Minnesota Vikings d. Chicago Bears 26-18
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Chicago Bears 30-25