Final · Kickoff
2016 Regular season · Week 17 · U.S. Bank Stadium
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 38–10 at home at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 17 of the 2016 regular season on January 1, 2017.
The result moved the Vikings to 8–8 and dropped the Bears to 3–13. It was the Bears’ fourth straight loss. The Bears finished 2016 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2016 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings’ 38 points were their most in any game of 2016.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 20–10 on October 31, 2016. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 20–17 on October 9, 2017. The teams split their two 2016 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Bears lead the series 19–17 after meeting No. 36 since 1999 Full series history
Minnesota's leading tight end was hurt on the second snap at the Superdome, leaving the unbeaten Vikings with two healthy tight ends and a bye week to sort out his recovery.
Jefferson returns from the ankle sprain that cost him the win over Miami, while Minnesota holds Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. out against the Saints.
Two days after Ditka's death at 86, Chicago honors its Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl XX coach in the 214th meeting of the NFL's oldest rivalry.
