Vikings at Bears
Chicago Bears 30, Minnesota Vikings 26 Β· π ππππππ ππ π ππ ππππππ
Final Score
Vikings 26 3 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 2 XP
Bears 30 3 TD Β· 3 FG Β· 1 XPCaleb Williams 305 yds passingKyler Murray 71 yds rushingRome Odunze 150 yds receivingAustin Booker 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 288 Β· 289Passing yards 150 Β· 277Rushing yards 138 Β· 12Completions 13/23 Β· 15/28Yards per carry 11.5 Β· 1.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 1d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 13/23 | 57% | 199 | 3 | 3 | 85.2 |
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 15/28 | 54% | 305 | 3 | 2 | 98.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Roschon JohnsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 16 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 48 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 6 | 150 | 25.0 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kalif RaymondWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahdae WalkerWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 15 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Jalen RedmondDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bears | |||||
| Austin BookerLEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby BryantFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 3/3 | 1 | 52 |