Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
21
FINAL
34
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 34-21, showcasing their prowess on both sides of the ball. This victory solidifies the Bears' early positioning in the division, while the Vikings will be looking to regroup as they aim to bounce back in the coming weeks.
Caleb Williams was the standout for Chicago, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the Bears' offense effectively throughout the game. On the receiving end, Rome Odunze made a significant impact, racking up 171 yards and providing crucial catches that helped extend drives and put points on the board. Meanwhile, the Vikings' passing attack saw Player 555222907 manage 215 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bears' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bears dominated, with Montez Sweat leading the charge. He recorded an impressive six sacks, disrupting the Vikings' rhythm and creating pressure that led to critical stops. The game’s turning point came in the second half when Sweat's relentless pursuit resulted in a pivotal sack that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Chicago, sealing the victory and highlighting the Bears' defensive strength.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 37 | 14 | 215 | 2 | 2 | 53.3 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 9 | 214 | 3 | 3 | 76.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 171 | 28.5 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 26 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

