Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: Second Quarter Recap and Third Quarter Discussion

Both teams are heading into the locker room for halftime in Chicago, and your Minnesota Vikings have taken the lead Chicago Bears with a score of 14-10.

The Vikings had the ball at Chicago’s 2-yard line when the quarter started, and on the first snap of the quarter, Sam Darnold found the guy that put the Vikings in that position when he connected with Jordan Addison for a 2-yard score. to even things up at 7-7.

The touchdown was also Sam Darnold’s 20th touchdown pass of the year, a career high for him.

The Bears got the ball back and marched into Minnesota territory, but the drive stalled at the Minnesota 30 on a pass to Keenan Allen that was initially ruled a catch overturned on a challenge. Bears brought Cairo Santos on a 48-yard field goal attempt and the kick was blocked by Jerry Tillery and recovered by Brian Asamoah!

On the ensuing drive, Sam Darnold was intercepted in the end zone by Jonathan Owens, but Jaylon Johnson was called for pass interference to move the ball to the Chicago 6-yard line. Two plays later, Darnold caught his second touchdown pass of the day, connecting with Jalen Nailor for a 5-yard score to make it 14-7.

Chicago went three-and-out on their next possession and started things off at their own 27-yard line. The Vikings then had a three-and-out of their own, putting Chicago back at their own 20. Chicago put together a solid two-minute drive, and Santos connected on a 49-yard field goal as time expired to make it 14 – 10 at halftime.

The Vikings get the football to start the second half after delaying the opening of the coin toss. Come hang out with us in the third quarter from Chicago, folks!