Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
38
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Chicago Bears with a convincing 38-21 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This win highlights the Vikings' offensive prowess as they continue to establish themselves early in the season, while the Bears look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Kyler Murray had a standout performance, throwing for 314 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the Vikings' offense effectively. Tai Felton was a key target, racking up 126 receiving yards, while Demond Claiborne contributed significantly on the ground with 63 rushing yards. Together, they formed a potent combination that kept the Bears' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings were able to make crucial plays, including an interception by Isaiah Rodgers Sr. that helped shift momentum. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when the Vikings scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting them ahead by two scores and forcing the Bears to play from behind. While Montez Sweat of the Bears tallied three sacks, it wasn't enough to halt the Vikings' offensive onslaught, ultimately sealing the game for Minnesota.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 314 | 4 | 1 | 133.4 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 11 | 34% | 157 | 1 | 2 | 35.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 13 | 63 | 4.8 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 58 | 0 | 74 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 13 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yurosek | TE | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | REDG | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 48 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

