Final · Kickoff
2000 Regular season · Week 7 · Soldier Field · Sunday Night
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 28–16 on the road at Soldier Field in Week 7 of the 2000 regular season on October 15, 2000.
The result moved the Vikings to 6–0 and dropped the Bears to 1–6. It was the Vikings’ sixth straight win. The Vikings finished 2000 at 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Bears finished 2000 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 30–27 on September 3, 2000. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 17–10 on September 23, 2001. The Vikings swept the 2000 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 Vikings lead the series 3–1 after meeting No. 4 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.
