Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
42
FINAL
23
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 42-23, showcasing their offensive prowess while improving their season record. The game proved crucial for the Vikings as they look to establish dominance early in the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Player 555222907, who threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect in critical moments. Meanwhile, D'Andre Swift of the Bears had a standout performance on the ground, racking up 164 rushing yards, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Vikings' explosive offense. Rome Odunze also made his mark with 106 receiving yards, but Chicago's efforts fell short.
Defensively, the Vikings made their presence felt, particularly with Player 555222798, who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Minnesota. The game's turning point came when the Vikings capitalized on a crucial interception, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Although Dillon Thieneman of the Bears led in tackles with four, Chicago's defense struggled to contain the Vikings' offensive onslaught throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 252 | 3 | 4 | 77.0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 26 | 8 | 31% | 221 | 2 | 7 | 49.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 16 | 164 | 10.3 | 26 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 8 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 14 | 2 | 46 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 14 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 39 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

