Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
15
FINAL
38
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears secured a commanding 38-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their early-season momentum. With both teams looking to establish their identity, this matchup was crucial for the Bears to demonstrate their strength at home.
Quarterback Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 193 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his poise and precision throughout the game. D'Andre Swift contributed effectively on the ground with 45 rushing yards, while the offense spread the ball around, keeping the Vikings' defense off-balance. Despite the loss, T.J. Hockenson was a bright spot for Minnesota, racking up 80 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Bears made their mark with a relentless performance, highlighted by Devin Bush, who recorded a sack and an interception, providing a pivotal turning point in the game. T.J. Edwards also made his presence felt with four total tackles, helping to stifle any offensive rhythm from the Vikings. Chicago's defense forced turnovers and key stops, ensuring their offense had the opportunities needed to pull away decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 193 | 2 | 1 | 90.9 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 89 | 0 | 3 | 20.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 27 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 42 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 42 |

