Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
9
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 28-9 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies the Bears' position as a contender early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience against a division rival.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 275 yards and a touchdown, while D'Andre Swift contributed a solid ground game with 79 rushing yards. The standout performance came from Colston Loveland, who racked up 149 receiving yards, providing Williams with a reliable target throughout the contest. The Bears' offense was efficient, capitalizing on opportunities and controlling the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Bears were equally impressive, with Malik Muhammad II leading the team with five total tackles. Neville Gallimore added pressure with a sack, while Dillon Thieneman’s interception highlighted the Bears' ability to shift momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Thieneman picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that pushed the Bears' lead to two scores, ultimately sealing the Vikings' fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 275 | 1 | 2 | 77.2 |
| Will Levis | QB | 24 | 9 | 38% | 241 | 0 | 3 | 35.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 13 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 149 | 37.3 | 71 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 43 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 54 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 42 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | — | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

