Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
47
FINAL
44
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears, finishing with a final score of 47-44. Both teams came into this game looking to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, but it was the Vikings who ultimately prevailed in a high-octane offensive showdown.
Minnesota’s offensive attack was spearheaded by Demond Claiborne, who rushed for an impressive 153 yards and added multiple key touchdowns. On the other side, Caleb Williams showcased his talent as he racked up 251 passing yards and four touchdown passes, delivering a standout performance despite the loss. Zavion Thomas also made his mark for the Bears, leading all receivers with 154 yards, keeping the pressure on Minnesota throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that altered the course of the contest. Jakobe Thomas stood out with two interceptions, giving Minnesota the edge in critical moments. Dallas Turner added to the pressure with a sack, but it was the turnovers that ultimately shifted momentum, allowing the Vikings to hold off a late comeback attempt by the Bears and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 251 | 4 | 3 | 95.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 213 | 3 | 1 | 119.3 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 124 | 1 | 1 | 97.6 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 23 | 153 | 6.7 | 37 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 133 | 19.0 | 86 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 43 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 97 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 99 | 11.0 | 83 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 27 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 53 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

