Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
30
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a 30-21 victory over the Chicago Bears in a pivotal Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their identities early in the season, this win gives the Vikings a strong foothold in their division as they aim for playoff contention.
Kyler Murray led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 283 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dynamic playmaking ability. Tai Felton was a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 196 yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Kaelon Black contributed on the ground with 45 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack effectively.
Defensively, the Vikings made their presence felt, with Dallas Turner registering a key sack that disrupted the Bears' momentum at a critical juncture. Although Coby Bryant of the Bears recorded five total tackles and Dillon Thieneman notched an interception, it was Minnesota's ability to apply pressure and create turnovers that shifted the game's momentum. The Vikings capitalized on these defensive advantages, allowing them to hold off a late surge from Chicago and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 283 | 2 | 3 | 84.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 209 | 2 | 2 | 79.8 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 62 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelon Black | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 8 | 196 | 24.5 | 71 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 30 | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 40 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | — | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 62 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

