Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
21
FINAL
27
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an intense Week 2 showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 27-21. The win was crucial for the Bears as they look to establish themselves early in the season, while the Vikings aimed to bounce back from a tough opening week.
J.J. McCarthy showcased his passing prowess for the Vikings, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns, making him a standout performer despite the loss. Meanwhile, the Bears relied on a balanced offensive attack, with D'Andre Swift rushing for 74 yards and Luther Burden III leading the receiving corps with 131 yards, providing key contributions to the victory.
Defensively, the Bears were led by Devin Bush, who not only recorded six total tackles but also added a sack, playing a vital role in disrupting the Vikings' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bears managed to stifle a potential game-tying drive from Minnesota, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 28 | 22 | 304 | 3 | 0 | 147.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 17 | 13 | 261 | 1 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 13 | 23 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 57 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

