Jordan Howard Sparks Bears Upset over Vikings
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When Jordan Howard busted a 69-yard run on Chicago's first drive of the game, it set the tone for the rest of the game. He rushed for 153 yards and 1 touchdown, in the Chicago Bears 20 to 10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Jay Cutler also returned from his thumb injury. He played exceptionally well with 252 passing yards and 1 touchdown. The Bears dominated the line of scrimmage all game long.
With the Bears leading 6 to 0 in the second-quarter, Jordan Howard scored on a 2-yard rush.
In the third quarter, Cutler threw a touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery from 11 yards out. Jeffery had 4 catches for 63 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
In the fourth quarter, Minnesota's lone touchdown came on a 25-yard pass play to Stefon Diggs from Sam Bradford. Bradford finished with 228 yards passing and 1 touchdown. Diggs finished with 8 catches for 76 yards receiving and 1 touchdown.
The Bears will be on a bye week next week and then they will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4) the Sunday after.
