Images: Bears lose final game 38-10 against the Vikings
The Chicago Bears finished the season with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings 38-10 ending with a dismal record of 3-13, making them one of the worst teams in the NFL.
Under coach John Fox and GM Ryan Pace, the Bears finished 0-8 on the road and are 9-23 during their two-year tenure, the worst record for a Bears coach in his first two years.
Sunday's loss was just another depressing game as the Bears were outscored 109-58 in the final three games.
Quarterback Matt Barkley suffered through three turnovers in the game, his 12th turnover in three games that included 10 interceptions. David Fales replaced Barkley at quarterback after he lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The only bright spot on team was rookie running back Jordan Howard who rushed for 136 yards on 24 carries against the Vikings and finishing with a season total of 1,314 rushing yards.
The fifth-round draft pick passed Matt Forte's Bears rookie rushing record of 1,238 yards.
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) looks to recover a fumble by Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) runs from Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair, right, while returning a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Cre'von LeBlanc, left, intercepts a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright, right, celebrates with teammate Cordarrelle Patterson, left, after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) scores on a 22-yard touchdown reception ahead of Chicago Bears inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, left. tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter, right, after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline rappel from the catwalk in U.S. Bank Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline rappel from the catwalk in U.S. Bank Stadium during the second half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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A protester against the Dakota Access Pipeline rappels from the catwalk in U.S. Bank Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley catches a 2-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates with teammates after catching a 22-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Christian Jones sits on the bench during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) after making a reception during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard, left, tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings free safety Anthony Harris (41) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) runs from Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon celebrates after scoring on a 16-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws a pass over Chicago Bears defensive end Cornelius Washington, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears' Harold Jones-Quartey (29) and Cre'von LeBlanc (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, right, after an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 38-10.
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Minnesota Vikings free safety Anthony Harris (center) recovers a fumble in front of teammate Anthony Barr (55) and Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith (81) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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