Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
69
FINAL
8
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings dominated the Chicago Bears with a staggering final score of 69-8, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Vikings' confidence but also serves as a statement to the rest of the league about their intentions this season.
Kirk Cousins was the star of the game, throwing for 312 yards and an impressive seven touchdown passes, leading a relentless Minnesota offense. Dalvin Cook contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards, while the Bears' Jimmy Graham stood out with 117 receiving yards, though it was not enough to spark a comeback for his team.
Defensively, the Vikings were just as impressive, with Eric Kendricks leading the way with five total tackles. Anthony Barrβs interception marked a critical moment in the game, further demoralizing the Bears and solidifying Minnesotaβs control. With a combination of offensive firepower and defensive resilience, the Vikings effectively quelled any hopes of a Chicago resurgence.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 31 | 24 | 77% | 312 | 7 | 0 | 148.1 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | QB | 42 | 12 | 29% | 231 | 1 | 3 | 28.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalvin Cook | HB | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | β | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Irv Smith Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Thielen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Graham | TE | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 39 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Tajae Sharpe | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Anthony Miller | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 23 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Dalvin Cook | HB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Adam Thielen | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Irv Smith Jr | TE | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 28 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Allen Robinson II | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hughes | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Barr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pierce | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Harris | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Quinn | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeadi Odenigbo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tashaun Gipson Sr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevis Gipson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Toliver II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Artie Burns | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Gladney | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin March | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adrian Colbert | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akiem Hicks | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Mabin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holton Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Lynch | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Lynch | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Armon Watts | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Bailey | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat O'Donnell | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Britton Colquitt | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

