Both teams head into the locker rooms for halftime in Chicago, and your Minnesota Vikings have taken the lead over the Chicago Bears with a score of 14-10.

The Vikings had the ball at the Chicago 2-yard line as the quarter began, and on the first snap of the quarter, Sam Darnold found the man who got the Vikings in that position when he connected with Jordan Addison for a score of 2 yards. to level things at 7-7.

The touchdown was also Sam Darnold’s 20th touchdown pass of the year, which is a career high for him.

The Bears got the ball back and marched into Minnesota territory, but the drive stalled at the Minnesota 30 after a pass to Keenan Allen, originally ruled a catch, was reversed after a challenge. The Bears brought in Cairo Santos for a 48-yard field goal attempt, and the kick was blocked by Jerry Tillery and recovered by Brian Asamoah!

On the ensuing drive, Sam Darnold was intercepted in the end zone by Jonathan Owens, but Jaylon Johnson was called for pass interference to move the ball to the Chicago 6-yard line. Two plays later, Darnold had his second touchdown pass of the day, connecting with Jalen Nailor for a 5-yard score to make it 14-7.

Chicago went three-and-out on their next possession and started at their own 27-yard line. The Vikings then had a three-and-out of their own, putting Chicago back at their own 20. Chicago put together a solid two-minute drive, and Santos connected on a 49-yard field goal as time expired to make it 14 . 10 at half.

The Vikings will get the football started in the second half after delaying the opening coin toss. Come hang out with us for Q3 from Chicago, folks!