Minnesota
Vikings
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28
FINAL
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Chicago
Bears
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings triumphed over the Chicago Bears with a final score of 28-16 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, securing a crucial victory early in the campaign. Both teams were looking to gain momentum, but it was the Vikings who ultimately prevailed, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Player 555222907, who threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precision and control throughout the game. In the backfield, Player 555222387 added a solid 87 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack and keeping the Bears' defense on their toes. Meanwhile, Mike Evans of the Bears shined as a standout receiver with 144 yards but couldn’t carry the team to victory.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly with a critical sack from Player 555221124 that disrupted Chicago's rhythm. Although Devin Bush led the Bears with six tackles, the Vikings' defense tightened when it mattered most, stifling the Bears' comeback attempts and sealing the win. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Minnesota's defense forced a turnover that allowed them to extend their lead, ultimately securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 185 | 2 | 0 | 128.0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 171 | 1 | 0 | 90.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 59 | 0 | 54 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 16 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Roschon Johnson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 8 | 144 | 18.0 | 87 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz Chambliss | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 30 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

