Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
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Vikings Claim NFC North Lead with Seventh Straight WinMinnesota beat Chicago 30-12, improving to 12-2 and matching Detroit atop the NFC North standings.
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- The Minnesota Vikings secured their seventh consecutive victory with dominant defense and touchdown runs by Aaron Jones and Cam Akers.
- Justin Jefferson recorded seven receptions for 73 yards and scored a first-quarter touchdown from Sam Darnold.
- Chicago Bears extended their losing streak to eight games, converting only one of twelve third downs.
- Injured Vikings players returned in the second half, helping to maintain their double-digit lead throughout the game.
Scoring in this league is tough. Winning games is tough. You’ve got to score to be able to win.— Williams after the game about the difficulties of scoring points.
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