Minnesota Vikings clobber reeling Chicago Bears to move into tie atop NFC

• Vikings win 30-12 to tie Lions and Eagles with 12-2 mark
• Caleb Willaims-led Bears falls to eighth straight defeat

Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement a smothering performance by the Minnesota defense, and the Vikings moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North on Monday night by beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh consecutive victory.

Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 73 yards, among them a touchdown from Sam Darnold in the first quarter that was set up by Jonathan Greenard's sack and forced fumble on Caleb Williams.