Chicago Bears (2014-2018) vs Minnesota Vikings (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Minnesota Vikings take it 4-3.

Chicago Bears · 2014-2018

Squad power 84.1 · headliner Kyle Fuller '18 (93)

QBJay Cutler (75) · Mitchell Trubisky (75) · Brian Hoyer (68)

RBMatt Forte (83) · Jordan Howard (81) · Tarik Cohen (75)

WRAlshon Jeffery (82) · Brandon Marshall (76) · Cameron Meredith (76)

TEMartellus Bennett (81) · Trey Burton (75) · Zach Miller (73)

EDGEKhalil Mack (87) · Willie Young (80) · Lamarr Houston (79)

DTAkiem Hicks (90) · Jay Ratliff (80) · Stephen Paea (80)

LBRoquan Smith (81) · Danny Trevathan (78) · Jerrell Freeman (75)

CBKyle Fuller (93) · Prince Amukamara (83) · Cre'von LeBlanc (77)

SEddie Jackson (87) · Ryan Mundy (79) · Adrian Amos (77)

Minnesota Vikings · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.8 · headliner Jared Allen '08 (94)

QBDaunte Culpepper (86) · Brad Johnson (74) · Tarvaris Jackson (74)

RBAdrian Peterson (85) · Chester Taylor (78) · Mewelde Moore (74)

WRBernard Berrian (79) · Nate Burleson (77) · Randy Moss (76)

TEVisanthe Shiancoe (77) · Jermaine Wiggins (72)

EDGEJared Allen (94) · Lance Johnstone (82) · Ray Edwards (77)

DTKevin Williams (94) · Pat Williams (75) · Spencer Johnson (72)

LBE.J. Henderson (80) · Sam Cowart (73) · Napoleon Harris (73)

CBAntoine Winfield (82) · Brian Williams (75) · Fred Smoot (72)

SDarren Sharper (84) · Cedric Griffin (80) · Dwight Smith (78)

Series result — Minnesota Vikings win 4-3

Game 1: Chicago Bears 20-17

Game 2: Chicago Bears 20-17

Game 3: Minnesota Vikings 35-28

Game 4: Minnesota Vikings 30-22

Game 5: Minnesota Vikings 38-29

Game 6: Chicago Bears 27-19

Game 7: Minnesota Vikings 32-29

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