Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 17 · Mall of America Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 17–13 on the road at Mall of America Field in Week 17 of the 2011 regular season on January 1, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Bears to 8–8 and dropped the Vikings to 3–13. The Bears finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2011 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 39–10 on October 16, 2011. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 28–10 on November 25, 2012. The Bears swept the 2011 season series.
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 15–11 after meeting No. 26 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
