Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
25
FINAL
31
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears held off the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 31-25. Both teams were looking to solidify their early-season positioning, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in a closely contested battle.
Chicago's Caleb Williams was the star of the show, throwing for 281 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in critical moments. His favorite target, Rome Odunze, had a standout performance as well, racking up 120 receiving yards and providing a consistent threat downfield. Meanwhile, Aaron Jones Sr led the Vikings' ground game with 61 rushing yards, but they struggled to find the end zone through the air.
Defensively, the game was marked by a few key plays, particularly from the Vikings' Jakobe Thomas, who snagged two interceptions to keep his team in contention. However, it was a late-game touchdown from Williams that ultimately sealed the victory for Chicago, demonstrating the Bears’ ability to capitalize on their opportunities. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Williams connected with Odunze for a crucial score, shifting momentum firmly in Chicago's favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 281 | 4 | 2 | 102.1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 28 | 11 | 39% | 173 | 1 | 2 | 42.7 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 10 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 17 | 57 | 3.4 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 91 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 73 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 |

