Chicago
Bears
1-0
27
FINAL
33
Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 15d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings held off the Chicago Bears for a 33-27 victory, improving their record to 2-0. Both teams were hungry for a win, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the contest. J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings with two touchdown passes, effectively managing the game and connecting with his receivers when it mattered most. On the ground, Tank Bigsby contributed significantly with 69 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bears' defense off balance. For Chicago, Caleb Williams threw for an impressive 294 yards, while Luther Burden III had a standout performance with 187 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win. Defensively, Blake Cashman of the Vikings was a key player, racking up eight total tackles to help stifle the Bears' offensive momentum. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Vikings to maintain control of the game and eventually secure the win. With this victory, Minnesota continues to build momentum early in the season, while the Bears will look to regroup and bounce back in their next matchup.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB422457%2942094.7
J.J. McCarthyQB352571%2742289.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Tank BigsbyHB14694.9321210
Kyle MonangaiHB14664.7150230
Caleb WilliamsQB7344.9111161
J.J. McCarthyQB4246.0200250
Dylan RileyHB3103.3—070
Demond ClaiborneHB273.5—050
Rome OdunzeWR122.0—020
Justin JeffersonWR122.0—020
Ryan WingoWR000.0—000
T.J. HockensonTE000.0—000
Luther Burden IIIWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Luther Burden IIIWR1218715.6732560
T.J. HockensonTE77811.1381170
Justin JeffersonWR56813.6101310
Jordan AddisonWR66611.0210290
Jahdae WalkerWR35016.720241
Colston LovelandTE6427.0100122
Ryan WingoWR24120.5160290
Demond ClaiborneHB4164.08090
Zavion ThomasWR2126.0—080
Josh OliverTE155.01050
Rome OdunzeWR133.0—030
Isaiah Sategna IIIWR000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Will ReichardK44353
Daniel WhelanP0000