Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
26
FINAL
30
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 30-26. This victory not only boosts the Bears' early-season momentum but also establishes them as a formidable contender in the league. With both teams vying for an early edge in the standings, every play mattered.
Chicago's Caleb Williams showcased his skill under center, throwing for an impressive 305 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Rome Odunze was a standout target, racking up 150 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable weapon in key situations. Meanwhile, the Vikingsβ Kyler Murray put up a valiant effort on the ground, finishing with 71 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Bears made pivotal plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Austin Booker was a dominant force, notching 5 total tackles and 2.5 sacks, consistently disrupting Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The Bearsβ defense also capitalized on an interception from Devin Bush, which proved crucial in maintaining their lead during the game's tense final moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 305 | 3 | 2 | 98.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 199 | 3 | 3 | 85.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Roschon Johnson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 150 | 25.0 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 16 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 48 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 15 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 52 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

