Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
3
FINAL
27
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 27-3. This victory solidifies the Bears' early-season momentum, while the Vikings are left searching for answers as they struggle to find their rhythm.
Offensively, Aaron Rodgers led the charge for the Bears, throwing for a touchdown and managing the game effectively. However, it was De'Von Achane who stole the spotlight with a remarkable 205 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive speed and agility. The Vikings' Kyler Murray did what he could with 146 passing yards, but the offensive output fell short of expectations, and they couldn't find the end zone.
Defensively, the Bears made a significant impact, highlighted by Maxx Crosby's dominant performance with 3.5 sacks, putting consistent pressure on Murray. Justin Reid added to the defensive showcase with two crucial interceptions that halted any potential momentum for Minnesota. The turning point came in the second quarter when Reid's second interception shifted the game's momentum firmly in Chicago's favor, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 8 | 40% | 146 | 0 | 5 | 26.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 94 | 1 | 1 | 65.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 27 | 205 | 7.6 | 43 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 9 | 92 | 10.2 | 12 | 0 | 74 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 23 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 |

