Chicago Bears triumph 12-10 Cairo Santos late kick stuns Minnesota Vikings NFL News

Cairo Santos kicks game-winning field goal as Chicago Bears defeat Minnesota Vikings 12-10, securing first NFC North win under coach Eberflus.

The Chicago Bears secured a narrow 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in a hard-fought game on Monday night, thanks to a stellar performance by kicker Cairo Santos. Santos made four field goals, including the game-winning 30-yard kick with just 10 seconds left on the clock. The game was characterized by intense defensive play and turnovers from both teams.

Under the leadership of coach Matt Eberflus, the Bears, now 4-8, notched their first win against an NFC North opponent. Quarterback Justin Fields put up a strong performance, completing 27 of 37 passes for 217 yards and rushing 12 times for 59 yards, despite losing two fumbles in the second half. Despite the turnovers, the Bears managed to secure the win in the closing moments.

On the other side, Minnesota's Joshua Dobbs struggled, throwing a career-high four interceptions. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown. The only touchdown of the night came with 5:54 remaining when Dobbs connected with T.J. Hockenson for a 17-yard pass.

The game saw the Bears take a 9-3 lead with 14:15 remaining on Santos' third field goal, a 55-yard kick. However, Minnesota fought back to grab a 10-9 lead late in the game. With no timeouts and 2:29 remaining, the Bears orchestrated a crucial drive that set up Santos for the game-winning field goal.

Both teams showcased strong defensive performances, with key interceptions and disruptive play. The Bears' defense, in particular, held strong against Dobbs and the Vikings for most of the first half, finishing the opening quarter with minus-7 total yards for Minnesota.

The game was a thrilling display of skill and determination from both teams, with the Bears ultimately coming out on top in a hard-fought battle.

(With Reuters inputs)

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