9-14-2003: Vikings 24, Bears 13

8:25 AM CDT, September 15, 2003

vikings 24, bears 13

Like clockwork

Fireworks preceded Sunday night's kickoff, and onto the field rode the Vikings mascot on a motorcycle as a cheerleader on a purple snowmobile trailed close behind. In the stands, 64,144 screaming fans blew into bullhorns, while over the speakers blared the Rolling Stones loudly enough to set off car alarms in the parking lot.

September 14, 2003

LIVE COMMENTARY

Bear with Us

A perfect, early fall Minneapolis evening is wasted in this plastic palace. Outside, the Loverboy was cranking, the Webers were alit and the purple jerseys were everywhere. There were a few bold souls wandering around the streets brave enough to don the Urlacher shirt. After last week's embarrassment, Bears fans have no shame.

Box score

Minnesota 24, Bears 13