Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
14
FINAL
56
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Chicago Bears crushed the Minnesota Vikings 56-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Bears' confidence but also establishes them as a formidable contender early in the season. The Bears showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Vikings struggling to keep pace.
Mac Jones was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. George Pickens was a standout target, racking up 201 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Vikings' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Woody Marks led the Vikings' ground attack with a modest 38 rushing yards, unable to find any rhythm against a relentless Bears defense.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Isaiah Rodgers Sr's two interceptions, which halted any potential Viking comebacks. The Bears’ ability to pressure the quarterback was evident, forcing the Vikings into mistakes and keeping them off balance. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when the Bears scored 21 unanswered points, effectively putting the game out of reach for Minnesota.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Jones | QB | 37 | 26 | 70% | 367 | 5 | 0 | 141.5 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 39 | 19 | 49% | 158 | 1 | 2 | 46.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 36 | 2.8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| A.J. Dillon | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 201 | 28.7 | 144 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Von Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 50 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

