Vikings Triumph Over Bears 30-27 in Overtime

The Minnesota Vikings secured a dramatic 30-27 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears in a game filled with late-game chaos at Soldier Field. Despite leading by 11 points with under two minutes remaining, the Vikings allowed the Bears to rally, culminating in a successful onside kick recovery and a field goal that tied the game. In overtime, the Vikings' defense forced a three-and-out before Sam Darnold orchestrated a 68-yard drive, setting up John Parker Romo's decisive 29-yard field goal. Darnold threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Addison had a standout performance with eight catches for 162 yards and a touchdown. For the Bears, Caleb Williams passed for 340 yards and two touchdowns, but their efforts fell short as they suffered their fifth consecutive loss. The Vikings improved to 9-2, maintaining pressure on the division-leading Detroit Lions.