Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
27
FINAL
12
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings emerged victorious against the Chicago Bears with a final score of 27-12 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The win not only boosts the Vikings' confidence but also puts them in a strong position early in the year, while the Bears will need to regroup after a rough outing at home.
J.J. McCarthy led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 204 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make key plays when it mattered most. Demond Claiborne was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 152 rushing yards, while Tai Felton contributed significantly in the air with 91 receiving yards, consistently finding openings in the Bears' secondary.
Defensively, Andrew Van Ginkel made his presence felt with a sack that disrupted Chicago's rhythm, but the Vikings' overall defensive performance kept the Bears at bay. The turning point came in the second quarter when Minnesota's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize on the momentum and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 19 | 11 | 204 | 2 | 0 | 130.1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 13 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 152 | 13.8 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

