Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
63
FINAL
37
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings triumphed over the Chicago Bears with a commanding final score of 63-37 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Vikings' momentum early in the season but also sends a clear message about their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 328 yards and an incredible six touchdown passes. His connection with receiver Demond Claiborne, who racked up 123 receiving yards, was pivotal in exploiting the Bears' secondary. On the ground, Chicago's D'Andre Swift shone brightly, rushing for 161 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Vikings' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Andrew Van Ginkel made his presence felt with two crucial sacks, helping to disrupt the Bears' rhythm. The game's turning point came when Minnesota scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach. While Chicago’s Dillon Thieneman led with four total tackles, the Bears' defense struggled to contain the Vikings' explosive plays, sealing their fate in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 14 | 10 | 328 | 6 | 1 | 123.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 25 | 12 | 268 | 3 | 1 | 109.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 21 | 161 | 7.7 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |

