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2005 Regular season · Week 17 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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CHIChicago Bears10Away
MINMinnesota Vikings34Home
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Vikings beat Bears 34–10 in 2005 Week 17

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 34–10 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 17 of the 2005 regular season on January 1, 2006.

The result moved the Vikings to 9–7 and dropped the Bears to 11–5. The Bears finished 2005 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Vikings finished 2005 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings’ 34 points were their most in any game of 2005.

In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 28–3 on October 16, 2005. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 19–16 on September 24, 2006. The teams split their two 2005 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 Series tied 7–7 after meeting No. 14 since 1999 Full series history

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