Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
36
FINAL
30
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown at Soldier Field, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Chicago Bears 36-30 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were eager to secure their first victory, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Vikings quarterback Jayden Daniels was a standout performer, throwing for 298 yards and leading his team with precision. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 89 rushing yards, while the Bears' Jaxson Dart showcased his passing prowess with three touchdown throws. Despite the loss, Matthew Golden made a mark for Chicago, amassing 140 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Alontae Taylor's two interceptions were crucial in stifling the Bears' momentum, while Kenneth Grant's two sacks added pressure to Chicago's offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Taylor's second pick set up a touchdown drive for Minnesota, sealing the win and showcasing the importance of defensive plays in a tightly contested match.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 36 | 15 | 42% | 298 | 1 | 0 | 80.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 232 | 3 | 3 | 80.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 20 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 82 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 8 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 24 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Gifford | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Fowler Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |

