Chicago
Bears
4-1
52
FINAL
22
Minnesota
Vikings
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 9h ago
In an explosive performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 52-22 in Week 6 of the 2028 season. The Bears entered this matchup looking to solidify their place in the playoff race, and they did just that with a dominant showing on both sides of the ball. Leading the charge for Chicago was quarterback Darian Mensah, who tossed for 218 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Rushing standout Hollywood Smothers added 98 yards on the ground, effectively complementing the aerial assault and keeping the Vikings' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Ian Strong was the lone bright spot for Minnesota, recording 69 receiving yards but unable to convert those opportunities into points. Defensively, the Bears were able to pressure Vikings' quarterback consistently, highlighted by Gervon Dexter Sr's sack that disrupted Minnesota's rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when the Bears scored back-to-back touchdowns, widening the gap to a 28-10 lead. With Chicago's defense stifling any comeback attempts, the Vikings were left struggling to find their footing, ultimately sealing their fate in a lopsided defeat.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Darian MensahQB291966%21840127.5
J.J. McCarthyQB362158%1562087.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Hollywood SmothersHB17985.8471210
Darian MensahQB8789.8491380
Peter RadiganHB8637.9400260
Kyle MonangaiHB8435.4—1100
J.J. McCarthyQB6305.0—070
Alec IngoldFB155.05050
Rome OdunzeWR111.0—010
T.J. HockensonTE000.0—000
Ian StrongWR000.0—001
Colston LovelandTE000.0—000
Jaylen WarrenHB7-2-0.3—040
Chuba HubbardHB2-3-1.5—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Ian StrongWR7699.9191160
Zavion ThomasWR56613.2131210
Rome OdunzeWR6589.7151240
Colston LovelandTE35418.0150180
Tai FeltonWR3268.770120
Jayden HigginsWR3268.712180
T.J. HockensonTE3248.070131
Justin JeffersonWR22010.021140
Peter RadiganHB4112.84080
Cole KmetTE199.0—090
Luke WysongWR188.0—080
Elijah ButlerWR155.06050
Nicolas AlvaradoTE000.0—001
Kyle MonangaiHB000.0—001
Jaylen WarrenHB1-2-2.0—000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Will ReichardK11734
Eddie JensonP0000
Cairo SantosK0000
Matt GayK11148