Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
37
FINAL
38
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 38-37. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in this nail-biter.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 318 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Luther Burden III also made his mark, racking up 103 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Williams throughout the game. On the ground, the Vikings' standout was Player 555222690, who gained 128 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Bears made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Devin Bush led the team with five total tackles, providing consistent support against Minnesota's rushing attack. The game's turning point came when Dillon Thieneman intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive for the Vikings and allowing the Bears to maintain their slim lead as time wound down.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 30 | 18 | 318 | 5 | 1 | 121.9 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 11 | 7 | 87 | 0 | 1 | 50.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 17 | 128 | 7.5 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 30 |

