Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
28
FINAL
29
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 39d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Kyler MurrayQB311858%3082373.7
Caleb WilliamsQB271244%2902193.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaydon BlueHB58617.241650
D'Andre SwiftHB25326.521460
Caleb WilliamsQB22914.540220
Kyler MurrayQB4225.511140
Blake CorumHB10181.810090
Luther Burden IIIWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Justin JeffersonWR818923.61011490
Colston LovelandTE312040.0501600
Zavion ThomasWR59619.210300
Jaydon BlueHB35618.7390280
Rome OdunzeWR23618.091241
Luther Burden IIIWR13030.0120300
Jauan JenningsWR3175.76180
Theo JohnsonTE11717.0130170
Jordan AddisonWR2168.0100100
T.J. HockensonTE11313.030130
D'Andre SwiftHB188.04080
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Dillon ThienemanSS30101
Xavier WoodsFS20102
Caleb BanksDT22000
Montez SweatLEDG22000
Byron Murphy JrCB10101
James PierreCB50002
Cam LewisSS40000
T.J. EdwardsWILL00100
Malik Muhammad IICB30000
Eric WilsonWILL20000
Harrison SmithFS20002
Blake CashmanMIKE20000
Kyler GordonCB10000
Emmanuel Forbes JrCB10001
Andrew Van GinkelREDG10000
Dallas TurnerLEDG10000
Domonique OrangeDT10000
Theo JacksonFS10000
DaRon BlandCB00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Will ReichardK0140
Cairo SantosK33247