Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
16
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 2 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 24-16, solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. Both teams were looking to gain momentum, but the Bears ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 170 yards and a touchdown, while D'Andre Swift dominated on the ground with 95 rushing yards. The Bears' offense effectively controlled the tempo of the game, allowing them to capitalize on key moments and maintain a steady lead throughout.
Defensively, Chicago made crucial plays that kept Minnesota at bay, with Devin Bush recording a sack that disrupted the Vikings' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when the Bears' defense forced a turnover that shifted momentum back to their favor, ultimately sealing the victory as they held off Minnesota's late-game push.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 40 | 21 | 53% | 170 | 1 | 0 | 71.8 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 40 | 20 | 50% | 159 | 1 | 0 | 68.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 18 | 95 | 5.3 | 24 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 14 | 44 | 3.1 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Oliver | TE | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Metellus | SS | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Llewellyn | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

