The Bears and Vikings took the stage for a battle in prime time on Monday Night Football, though it was ultimately a tedious affair. Chicago picked up a win over their division rivals, 12–10, despite not scoring a touchdown in the game.
Josh Dobbs had an abysmal night, throwing four interceptions in the loss, which saw Minnesota lose its second consecutive game after having previously won five in a row.
Both teams were sloppy throughout, as T.J. Hockenson’s late grab in the fourth quarter was the lone touchdown of the evening.
Justin Fields, who fumbled twice and rarely threw the ball more than a few yards downfield, did manage to lead the Bears’ game-winning drive, which was highlighted by a 36-yard pass to D.J. Moore. That set up Cairo Santos’s fourth field goal of the night.
NFL fans on social media weren’t too pleased with the standalone game, and they had plenty to say about the lack of quality to finish off Week 12.
"And with the Benny Hill music playing in the background, this game is over."
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 28, 2023
"Thankfully."
-- Joe Buck and Troy Aikman speaking for pretty much anyone who watched this game. pic.twitter.com/vIfmKb1SuB
This is the most Thursday Night Football Monday Night Football game I've ever seen.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) November 28, 2023
My main takeaway from tonight's game is thank god I'm not a fan of either team.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) November 28, 2023
Vikings vs. Bears in a nut shell pic.twitter.com/OPL7xAKV8M
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 28, 2023
Vikings got what they deserved. Mistake prone, disjointed, poorly played, poorly coached
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 28, 2023
Not a lot to say other than that was one of the worst Vikings games I have watched. Very disappointing.
— Dominique Clare (@DomClare) November 28, 2023
This is one of those games you drive home in absolute silence
— Shelby “Tweetin” (@shelbytweten) November 28, 2023
