Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
9
FINAL
23
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 23-9, securing their first win of the season. The Bears aimed to build momentum after a tough opening week, and they did just that by dominating both sides of the ball.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 209 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. D'Andre Swift contributed on the ground with 42 rushing yards, providing balance to the Bears' offensive attack. Meanwhile, Jordan Addison led the Vikings with 85 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Bears imposed their will with a strong performance that included a sack from Grady Jarrett and an interception by Devin Bush, both key in stymying the Vikings' drives. The turning point came late in the first half when the Bears forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 209 | 3 | 2 | 95.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 169 | 1 | 1 | 65.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 55 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 17 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |

