Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
22
FINAL
56
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 56-22 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Bears' confidence but also places them firmly on the radar as serious contenders this year. The high-scoring affair showcased Chicago's offensive firepower and put the rest of the league on notice.
C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for the Bears, throwing for an impressive 323 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his exceptional talent and poise in the pocket. Meanwhile, Blake Corum added a remarkable 193 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Vikings' defense and setting the tone for the Bears' relentless attack. With contributions from the entire offense, Chicago made it clear they’re ready to compete at the highest level.
Defensively, the Bears also made their mark, highlighted by Mike Jackson's 1.5 sacks and Mike Sainristil's crucial interception, which shifted momentum in the first half. The Bears' defense created pressure throughout the game, forcing the Vikings into uncomfortable situations and halting their drives effectively. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago's defense stifled a Vikings' scoring opportunity, leading to a quick touchdown that widened the gap and put the game out of reach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 16 | 13 | 81% | 323 | 5 | 1 | 132.2 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 9 | 30% | 254 | 3 | 1 | 81.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 28 | 193 | 6.9 | 38 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -17 | -17.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 36 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 46 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 37 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 31 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 28 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 13 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sainristil | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

