Bears Games

Week 6 Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings - Week 6, 2023

Ron Johnson

  • Date: October 15, 2023
  • Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
  • Final Score:
    • Chicago Bears: 13
    • Minnesota Vikings: 19
  • Key Notes:
    • Justin Fields left the game in the third quarter with a dislocated thumb.
    • Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent made his NFL debut, leading a 77-yard touchdown drive.
    • The defense held Minnesota to just 1 touchdown, but a defensive scoop-and-score by the Vikings proved fatal.
  • Historical Context: This game marked the start of the "Bagent Era," an improbable stretch where a Division II quarterback from Shepherd University would lead the Monsters of the Midway.

This entry is part of the Chicago Bears historical archive.

 See Also: All Chicago Bears Starting Quarterbacks

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