Vikings vs. Bears game balls: Defense dominates, offense produces in 23-10 win

January 1, 2018 at 3:11AM
Anthony Barr (55) celebrated after a defensive stop on third down in the first quarter. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - December 31, 2017, Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium, NFL, Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
Anthony Barr (55) celebrated after a defensive stop on third down in the first quarter. CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Latavius Murray, Vikings RB

He scored twice at the goal line and gained open-field yards, too, en route to a 111-yard day on 20 carries.

Anthony Barr, Vikings LB

With five tackles, just one of many disruptive players on the defense that allowed only 201 yards of total offense.

Stefon Diggs, Vikings WR

Diggs caught all six passes that came his way, including on a post route for a TD. Finished with 65 receiving yards.


Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) during a run in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1213349
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) during a run in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1213349 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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