It was over when ...
Bears rookie CB Zack Bowman intercepted Gus Frerotte with 47 seconds left in the game and the Vikings down by seven.
Game ball
The Bears' secondary was depleted coming into the game, but the backups stepped up against the Vikings. Cornerbacks Corey Graham and Trumaine McBride, filling in for starters Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman, each came up with an interception for a unit that registered four picks on the day.
Key stat
The Vikings' special teams allowed two touchdowns -- one off a botched punt return and another off a blocked punt. Minnesota has allowed five touchdowns on special teams this season.
Noteworthy
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson topped 2,000 career yards, becoming the fastest player to reach the milestone in NFL history (21 games). ... Bears KR/WR Devin Hester left the game with a left leg injury and did not return. ... Orton is 11-2 in 13 career starts at Soldier Field.