Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
28
FINAL
29
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 clash of the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 29-28. With both teams looking to gain momentum early in the season, the stakes were high, and the Bears emerged victorious in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Caleb Williams shined for the Bears, throwing for two touchdowns and making crucial plays when it mattered most. On the other side, Kyler Murray showcased his arm strength, racking up 308 passing yards, while Justin Jefferson put on an impressive display with 189 receiving yards. Jaydon Blue also contributed with a solid ground game, adding 86 rushing yards to keep the Vikings competitive.
Defensively, the game turned when the Bears managed to contain the Vikings' explosive offense just enough to secure the win. The Chicago defense, while not highlighted with standout stats, created pressure that forced key mistakes, shifting momentum in their favor. Meanwhile, the Vikings' defense, led by Caleb Banks with two sacks, struggled to make enough stops to clinch the victory, allowing the Bears to capitalize on their opportunities down the stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 31 | 18 | 308 | 2 | 3 | 73.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 12 | 290 | 2 | 1 | 93.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 10 | 18 | 1.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 189 | 23.6 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 47 |

