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Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Wrap - Minnesota Wins 31-17

The Vikings got a 3-TD performance from Kirk Cousins as Minnesota handed Chicago a 31-17 defeat on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 45.0.

Kirk Cousins completed 14 of 22 pass attempts for 250 yards and 3 TDs for the Vikings in the win.

David Montgomery rushed for 72 yards for Chicago, while Khalil Herbert added 11 yards. Andy Dalton threw for 325 yards for the Bears, while receivers Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet had 126 and 48 yards respectively.

Chicago outgained Minnesota 356-331 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-11 by the Bears.

Chicago led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 36:47-23:13 split in that important category.