Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
3
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 35-3 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bears not only solidified their early-season momentum but also sent a message to the rest of the league about their potential as contenders.
Caleb Williams was the standout on offense, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and decision-making throughout the game. D'Andre Swift contributed significantly on the ground with 79 rushing yards, while Rome Odunze led the receiving corps with 62 yards, providing reliable targets for Williams and keeping the chains moving.
The Bears' defense played a pivotal role in this matchup, stifling the Vikings' offensive efforts and forcing them into tough situations. The game shifted in the first half when the Bears' defense intercepted a pass, setting up a quick scoring drive that stretched their lead and left the Vikings scrambling for answers. With a dominant defensive showing, the Bears effectively controlled the tempo and outcome of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 247 | 3 | 0 | 155.1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 47 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 79 | 7.2 | 26 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 21 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 31 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 40 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam Roush | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 3 | -6 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

