Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 7 · Soldier Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 48–41 at home at Soldier Field in Week 7 of the 2008 regular season on October 19, 2008. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The 89 combined points were the most in any game of Week 7.
The result moved the Bears to 4–3 and dropped the Vikings to 3–4. The Vikings finished 2008 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Bears finished 2008 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Bears’ 48 points were their most in any game of 2008.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 20–13 on December 17, 2007. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 34–14 on November 30, 2008.
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 10–9 after meeting No. 19 since 1999 Full series history
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