Bears Lose Quarterback, Vikings Defeat Them 19-13

Minnesota linebacker Jordan Hicks scored a 42-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery to go with an interception, and the Vikings held on for a 19-13 win over the host Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon.

The Minnesota Vikings secured a 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, thanks in part to a standout performance by linebacker Jordan Hicks. Hicks scored a 42-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery and also had an interception. The win marks the Vikings' second victory of the season, bringing their record to 2-4.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins played a solid game, completing 21 of 31 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown. The lone touchdown pass was caught by Jordan Addison. The Vikings have now won six consecutive games decided by eight or fewer points, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.

On the other side, Bears quarterback Justin Fields struggled before leaving the game in the third quarter due to a right hand injury. He completed six of 10 passes for 58 yards and threw one interception. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent took over for Fields and completed 10 of 14 passes for 83 yards, but his interception in the final two minutes proved costly for the Bears.

The Vikings defense put immense pressure on Fields, taking advantage of his rookie status. On Bagent's first drive, Vikings safety Josh Metellus blitzed and caused a fumble, which was recovered by Hicks for a touchdown. This play increased the Vikings' lead to 19-6 in the third quarter.

Bagent rallied the Bears and led them to a touchdown, narrowing the score to 19-13 in the fourth quarter. However, his promising drive was cut short when Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted him deep in Minnesota territory just before the two-minute warning.

The game saw both teams trading field goals in the first half. Greg Joseph kicked a 53-yard field goal for the Vikings, while Cairo Santos kicked a 22-yard field goal to tie the score for the Bears. Joseph then kicked a 51-yard field goal to give the Vikings a 6-3 lead, but Santos responded with a 51-yard field goal of his own to even the score at 6-6. The Vikings finally found the end zone with a touchdown pass from Cousins to Addison just before halftime, but Joseph missed the extra point, leaving the score at 12-6.

Overall, it was a hard-fought game between the Vikings and the Bears. The Vikings' defense proved to be a dominant force, while the Bears' rookie quarterbacks faced significant challenges. The win gives the Vikings a much-needed boost as they strive to improve their record, while the Bears will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles moving forward.