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Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears Recap - Vikings Win 17-9

The Vikings got a 2-TD performance from Kirk Cousins as Minnesota handed Chicago a 17-9 defeat on Monday at Soldier Field.

Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 47.5.

Kirk Cousins completed 12 of 24 pass attempts for 87 yards and 2 TDs for the Vikings in the win.

David Montgomery rushed for 60 yards for Chicago, while Justin Fields added 35 yards. Justin Fields threw for 285 yards for the Bears, while receivers Cole Kmet and Darnell Mooney had 71 and 63 yards respectively.

Minnesota lost the offensive yardage battle to Chicago 370-193 yards in Monday's game. Chicago had more first downs as that total ended up 24-13.

The time of possession battle favored Minnesota as their offense was on the field for 30:45, longer than the 29:15 of their opponents.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rams. The Bears will aim to get back on the winning track at Seattle.