{"id":1005,"date":"2023-01-08T11:47:06","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T16:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=1005"},"modified":"2023-07-31T14:54:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T19:54:27","slug":"game-notes-minnesota-vikings-at-chicago-bears-8-jan-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/game-notes-minnesota-vikings-at-chicago-bears-8-jan-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Notes: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears (8-Jan-23)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 12-4 Minnesota Vikings<\/a> visit the 3-13 Chicago Bears<\/a> 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<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Vikings are 7-3 over their last 10 games. And the Bears have posted a 1-9 mark over their last 10 games. <\/p>\n

The Vikings have won 11 of their last 14 games, they have also lost their last 2 games on the road. <\/p>\n

The Bears have lost their last 9 games, and they have also lost their last 6 games at home. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

The Vikings are guided by Kirk Cousins<\/a> who has thrown for 4,322 yards, 28 td passes with 14 picks this year. Dalvin Cook<\/a> has rumbled for 1,136 yards with 8 TDs. Justin Jefferson<\/a> has 124 receptions for 1,771 yards and 8 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Bears are anchored by Trevor Siemian<\/a> who has thrown for 184 yards, 1 td passes with 1 picks this season. Justin Fields<\/a> has rumbled for 1,143 yards with 8 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Vikings lead the NFC North while the Bears at the very bottom of the NFC North.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

The Vikings have a bye next week, and the Bears have a bye next week. <\/span><\/p>\n

Game Details<\/h3>\n

• 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<\/p>\n

TEAM STATS COMPARISON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n2022<\/th>\n<\/th>\nLAST 10<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\nMIN<\/th>\nCHI<\/th>\n<\/th>\nMIN<\/th>\nCHI<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Record<\/td>\n12-4<\/td>\n3-13<\/td>\n<\/td>\n7-3<\/td>\n1-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Record<\/td>\n8-1<\/td>\n2-6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n5-1<\/td>\n0-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Away Record<\/td>\n4-3<\/td>\n1-7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2-2<\/td>\n1-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Scored\/Game<\/td>\n24.7<\/td>\n19.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n25.6<\/td>\n22.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n25.9<\/td>\n27.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n29.6<\/td>\n31.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Point Differential<\/td>\n-19<\/td>\n-121<\/td>\n<\/td>\n-40<\/td>\n-96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards\/Game<\/td>\n353.9<\/td>\n310.9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n362.4<\/td>\n321.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n396.8<\/td>\n369.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n404.2<\/td>\n385.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n243.7<\/td>\n129.9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n244.7<\/td>\n134.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n263.9<\/td>\n210.9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n259.0<\/td>\n230.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n88.6<\/td>\n181.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n83.1<\/td>\n187.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n113.3<\/td>\n158.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n113.7<\/td>\n155.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs\/Game<\/td>\n21.0<\/td>\n16.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n20.4<\/td>\n17.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n20.4<\/td>\n20.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n20.1<\/td>\n20.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n40.4<\/td>\n41.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n41.4<\/td>\n44.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opp 3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n37.6<\/td>\n48.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n39.3<\/td>\n50.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turnover Margin<\/td>\n+2<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n+0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Games<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kirk Cousins<\/td>\n407-623<\/td>\n4,322<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nDalvin Cook<\/td>\n253<\/td>\n1,136<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nJustin Jefferson<\/td>\n124<\/td>\n1,771<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n64<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Chicago Bears 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trevor Siemian<\/td>\n15-26<\/td>\n184<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nJustin Fields<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n1,143<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n67<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nDarnell Mooney<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n493<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Last 10 Meetings<\/h3>\n