Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
14
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 24-14 in a crucial Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish early-season momentum, the Bears delivered a strong performance at home, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Caleb Williams was the standout for Chicago, throwing for 255 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Tyreek Hill was a key target in the passing game, racking up 89 receiving yards, while the Bears’ balanced attack kept Minnesota's defense on its heels throughout the contest. Demond Claiborne of the Vikings also shined with 122 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the Bears made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Coby Bryant led the charge with three total tackles, and Carlton Davis III's interception proved to be a game-changer, stifling a potential scoring drive for the Vikings. The turning point came late in the second half when the Bears' defense held strong, allowing their offense to maintain control and ultimately seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 16 | 12 | 255 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 13 | 7 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 35.7 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 122 | 11.1 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 |

