NFL game summary for 11/03/1974:
The Vikings snapped a two-game losing slide on the strength of their first shutout since 1971, a 23-yard field goal by Fred Cox, a pair of second-half touchdown passes by Fran Tarkenton, and a strong running attack which amassed 190 yards during a windy, rain-swept afternoon. Dave Osborn ran for 98 yards and Chuck Foreman added 80 as Minnesota swept its season series with Chicago.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 138.3 (14) | 210.0 (1) | 348.3 (3) | 12 |
| DEFENSE | 113.4 (7) | 149.7 (11) | 263.1 (7) | 20 | |
 | OFFENSE | 108.4 (22) | 152.9 (15) | 261.3 (21) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 111.6 (5) | 128.3 (8) | 239.9 (5) | 14 |
Line: Vikings by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings (6-2-0) | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| Chicago Bears (3-5-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
( 3- 0) MIN Fred Cox 23 yard field goal
(10- 0) MIN John Gilliam 35 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)
(17- 0) MIN Stu Voigt 4 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)
MIN CHI
First Downs: 17 10
Rushes-yards: 53-190 16-58
Yards/rush: 3.6 3.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 10-20-83-1 15-41-120-2
Sacked-yards: 1-4 2-20
Net pass yards: 79 100
Net yards/pass: 3.8 2.3
Total net yards: 269 158
Total plays: 74 (71% run) 59 (27% run)
Yards/play: 3.6 2.7
Fumbles-lost: 3-1 3-1
Turnovers: 2 3
Penalties-yards: 4-48 6-49
Attendance: 33,343
Passing:
MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 9 of 18 for 80 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); Bob Berry, 1 of 2 for 3 yards CHI: Gary Huff, 11 of 24 for 74 yards (1 int); Bobby Douglass, 4 of 17 for 46 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIN: Dave Osborn, 24 for 98 yards; Chuck Foreman, 21 for 80 yards; Bill Brown, 4 for 8 yards; Ed Marinaro, 3 for 4 yards; Brent McClanahan, 1 for 0 yards CHI: Ken Grandberry, 9 for 17 yards; Carl Garrett, 4 for 23 yards; Perry Williams, 2 for 1 yard; Bobby Douglass, 1 for 17 yards
Receiving:
MIN: Stu Voigt, 4 for 9 yards and 1 TD; Dave Osborn, 2 for 8 yards; John Gilliam, 1 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Doug Kingsriter, 1 for 21 yards; Chuck Foreman, 1 for 7 yards; Steve Craig, 1 for 3 yards CHI: Ken Grandberry, 9 for 33 yards; Jim Kelly, 2 for 38 yards; Bo Rather, 2 for 18 yards; Fred Pagac, 1 for 24 yards; Cliff Taylor, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
MIN: Brent McClanahan, 1 for 33 yards CHI: Cliff Taylor, 2 for 39 yards; Ken Grandberry, 1 for 23 yards; Fred Pagac, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
MIN: Sam McCullum, 3 for 21 yards; Jackie Wallace, 2 for 9 yards CHI: Ike Hill, 4 for 37 yards
Interceptions:
MIN: Jeff Wright, 1 for 2 yards; Matt Blair, 1 for -3 yards CHI: Craig Clemons, 1 for 24 yards
Punting:
MIN: Mike Eischeid, 7 for 235 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 8 for 270 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Fred Cox, 1/1
MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 9 of 18 for 80 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); Bob Berry, 1 of 2 for 3 yards CHI: Gary Huff, 11 of 24 for 74 yards (1 int); Bobby Douglass, 4 of 17 for 46 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIN: Dave Osborn, 24 for 98 yards; Chuck Foreman, 21 for 80 yards; Bill Brown, 4 for 8 yards; Ed Marinaro, 3 for 4 yards; Brent McClanahan, 1 for 0 yards CHI: Ken Grandberry, 9 for 17 yards; Carl Garrett, 4 for 23 yards; Perry Williams, 2 for 1 yard; Bobby Douglass, 1 for 17 yards
Receiving:
MIN: Stu Voigt, 4 for 9 yards and 1 TD; Dave Osborn, 2 for 8 yards; John Gilliam, 1 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Doug Kingsriter, 1 for 21 yards; Chuck Foreman, 1 for 7 yards; Steve Craig, 1 for 3 yards CHI: Ken Grandberry, 9 for 33 yards; Jim Kelly, 2 for 38 yards; Bo Rather, 2 for 18 yards; Fred Pagac, 1 for 24 yards; Cliff Taylor, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
MIN: Brent McClanahan, 1 for 33 yards CHI: Cliff Taylor, 2 for 39 yards; Ken Grandberry, 1 for 23 yards; Fred Pagac, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
MIN: Sam McCullum, 3 for 21 yards; Jackie Wallace, 2 for 9 yards CHI: Ike Hill, 4 for 37 yards
Interceptions:
MIN: Jeff Wright, 1 for 2 yards; Matt Blair, 1 for -3 yards CHI: Craig Clemons, 1 for 24 yards
Punting:
MIN: Mike Eischeid, 7 for 235 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 8 for 270 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Fred Cox, 1/1