Bears drop season finale 31-17 in Minnesota

Posted January 09, 2022 12:00 am

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears safety Tashaun Gipson, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) Associated Press

The Bears finished their season Sunday with a disastrous fourth quarter in Minneapolis as the Vikings won the finale 31-17.

The Bears started the quarter with a 17-10 lead, but a Kirk Cousins touchdown pass to K.J. Osborn was soon followed by Bears QB Andy Dalton throwing an interception on a busted 4th-and-1 play. That ball was taken 66 yards for a touchdown by Minnesota's Patrick Peterson.

Dalton, who went 32 for 47 with 312 yards and a touchdown, threw another interception on the Bears' next series.

Damien Williams caught the second-quarter touchdown for the Bears; kicker Cairo Santos contributed the rest of the points.

Running back David Montgomery had 20 carries for 72 yards.

The Bears end the first 17-game NFL season with a record of 6-11, and many fans presume the end of Matt Nagy's tenure as head coach will soon be announced.

Check back at dailyherald.com for more on Sunday's game.

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams (8) celebrates after catching a 23-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. Associated Press

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. Associated Press

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