Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
44
FINAL
60
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 60-44, showcasing their offensive firepower in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were eager to secure their first win, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in this thrilling contest.
Kyler Murray of the Vikings put on a spectacular performance, throwing for 382 yards and an impressive six touchdown passes, while Bhayshul Tuten added a solid 132 rushing yards. However, it was Rome Odunze of the Bears who stole the spotlight with 162 receiving yards, proving to be a pivotal weapon in the passing game. The Bears' offense was relentless, consistently finding ways to exploit the Vikings' defense.
Defensively, the Bears made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly with Montez Sweat recording two sacks and Dillon Thieneman snagging two interceptions. These turnovers proved crucial, as they not only halted Vikings' scoring drives but also allowed the Bears to capitalize on the ensuing possessions. The game turned decisively when Thieneman's second interception led to a touchdown, extending the Bears' lead and sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 50 | 25 | 50% | 382 | 6 | 5 | 75.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 349 | 6 | 2 | 112.9 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 132 | 12.0 | 25 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Walter Payton | HB | 15 | 76 | 5.1 | 15 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 162 | 23.1 | 51 | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| Randy Moss | WR | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 44 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 26 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 42 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 9 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Walter Payton | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 16 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | โ | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | โ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 55 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

