Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
28
FINAL
27
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 16d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears, finishing the game with a score of 28-27. Both teams fought hard for an early season victory, but it was the Vikings who came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience down the stretch. Drew Allar led the charge for the Vikings, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdown passes, demonstrating his ability to make crucial plays when it mattered most. Derrick Henry was a force on the ground, racking up 122 rushing yards and providing the Vikings with the balance they needed to keep the Bears' defense on their heels. KC Concepcion Jr. also stood out, catching six passes for 95 yards, adding another layer to Minnesota's dynamic attack. Defensively, the Bears were led by Donovan Wilson, who recorded six total tackles, but it was Jonathan Allen's 1.5 sacks that created critical pressures on Allar, keeping Chicago in the game. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Vikings' defense held firm, denying the Bears a final drive that could have sealed a comeback victory. The Vikings' ability to withstand that pressure ultimately allowed them to hold off Chicago's push and secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Drew AllarQB362261%21530105.6
Sam DarnoldQB261350%1491080.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Derrick HenryHB131229.4640250
Cam SkatteboHB16835.2331331
Trevor EtienneHB10696.9441280
Kyle MonangaiHB7608.6400280
Sam DarnoldQB5255.0101120
Drew AllarQB5173.4—060
Trey BensonHB263.0—060
Jauan JenningsWR155.0—050
Zamir WhiteHB144.0—040
Denzel BostonWR000.0—000
Ja'Kobi LaneWR000.0—000
KC Concepcion JrWR000.0—001
Eli RaridonTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
KC Concepcion JrWR59519.0162271
A.J. BrownWR36220.7130300
Jauan JenningsWR55010.0100150
Ja'Kobi LaneWR3248.061100
Denzel BostonWR4235.85090
Eli RaridonTE2189.070140
Daniel BellingerTE11818.040180
Tyrone Tracy JrHB2178.55090
Cam SkatteboHB2147.050130
Derrick HenryHB4133.340100
Dallas GoedertTE11010.0—1100
Joshua PalmerWR11010.020101
Xavier GipsonWR177.03070
Mike GesickiTE133.0—030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jason MyersK22333
Drew StevensK0040
Tress WayP0000