Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
10
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears cruised to a commanding 35-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 of the 2026 season, asserting their dominance early in the contest. With both teams looking to establish themselves in the league, the Bears showcased their offensive firepower, while the Vikings struggled to find their rhythm.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 245 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. His standout performance was complemented by Rome Odunze, who racked up 95 receiving yards, providing Williams with a reliable target downfield. D'Andre Swift contributed on the ground with 56 rushing yards, helping to keep the offense balanced and the Vikings' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, including an interception by Devin Bush that halted a potential Vikings scoring drive. Montez Sweat also made his presence felt with a sack, further pressuring Minnesota's quarterback and limiting their offensive opportunities. The turning point came when Chicago scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, creating a gap that the Vikings could not close as the game progressed.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 13 | 12 | 92% | 245 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 113 | 1 | 1 | 63.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 13 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 45 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 46 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 14 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 26 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

