Bears' defense shuts down Joshua Dobbs, Vikings
Bears' defense shuts down Joshua Dobbs, Vikings:
The Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 12-10 on Monday Night Football, thanks to a stellar performance from their defense. The Bears intercepted Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs four times and held the Vikings offense to just 253 yards.
Dobbs struggles early and often
Dobbs was making his first career start for the Vikings, and he struggled from the outset. He was picked off twice in the first half, and the Bears were able to turn those turnovers into field goals. Dobbs finished the game with four interceptions, 149 yards passing, and a passer rating of 38.3.
Bears defense makes big plays
The Bears defense was all over Dobbs all night. They were constantly pressuring him in the pocket, and they were able to get to him for four sacks. The Bears also had several other big plays, including a pass deflection by cornerback Kyler Gordon that resulted in an interception.
Vikings defense keeps them in the game
The Vikings defense did their part to keep the Vikings in the game. They held the Bears to just 216 yards of total offense, and they forced two turnovers of their own. The Vikings defense also made a big play in the fourth quarter when they stopped the Bears on fourth down at the Vikings' 13-yard line.
Hockenson scores late touchdown
The Vikings took a 10-6 lead in the fourth quarter when tight end T.J. Hockenson scored a 2-yard touchdown pass from Dobbs. However, the Bears were able to drive down the field and kick a game-winning field goal with 10 seconds left in the game.
Bears win despite offensive struggles
The Bears won the game despite struggling on offense. They were held to just 13 first downs and they converted just 5 of 14 third downs. However, the Bears were able to take advantage of the Vikings' turnovers and win the game.
The Bears' defense was the key to their victory. They were able to pressure Dobbs all night, and they were able to force four turnovers. The Bears defense also made several big plays, including a pass deflection that resulted in an interception. The Vikings defense played well, but they were not able to overcome the Bears' offense.
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