Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
21
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 24-21, solidifying their position in the early stages of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Bears who ultimately came out on top in a closely contested battle.
Caleb Williams stood out for the Bears, throwing for two touchdowns, while D'Andre Swift led the ground game with 89 rushing yards. For the Vikings, Kyler Murray tossed for 237 yards, targeting T.J. Hockenson, who racked up 86 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks were evident, but it was Chicago's ability to convert in critical moments that made the difference.
Defensively, the Bears were bolstered by Jaylon Johnson, who recorded six total tackles and an interception, showcasing his playmaking ability. DaQuan Jones added pressure with a sack, which proved pivotal as it disrupted Minnesota's rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Johnson's interception shifted momentum back to the Bears, allowing them to secure the victory in the closing minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 18 | 15 | 237 | 1 | 1 | 114.1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 18 | 219 | 2 | 0 | 138.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 19 | 89 | 4.7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 19 | 68 | 3.6 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24 |

