Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
28
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling contest that showcased the competitive spirit of the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Chicago Bears 28-21 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were eager to secure an early advantage in the standings, but it was the Vikings who managed to hold off the Bears in a tightly contested matchup.
Caleb Williams put on an impressive performance for the Bears, racking up 294 passing yards and tossing two touchdowns. He connected frequently with Rome Odunze, who emerged as a standout receiver with 133 yards, adding another layer of offensive firepower to Chicago's game plan. D'Andre Swift contributed on the ground with 66 rushing yards, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' efficient scoring.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Darnell Savage led the charge with eight total tackles, while Dallas Turner recorded two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Williams throughout the game. The turning point came when Josh Metellus intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory for Minnesota and thwarting any chance of a Bears comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 294 | 2 | 1 | 97.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 287 | 1 | 1 | 80.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 13 | 34 | 2.6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | -10 | -5.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 133 | 19.0 | 31 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 46 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 23 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Savage | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

