Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
7
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears secured a decisive 35-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, this matchup proved pivotal for the Bears as they showcased their dominance at home.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns, delivering a standout performance that kept the Vikings' defense on their heels. D'Andre Swift contributed significantly with 87 rushing yards, while Luther Burden III was a force in the receiving game, racking up an impressive 193 yards to help widen the gap. The Bears' offense clicked on all cylinders, making it difficult for Minnesota to respond.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, highlighted by Montez Sweat's three sacks that disrupted the Vikings' offensive rhythm throughout the game. T.J. Edwards anchored the defense with five total tackles, ensuring that the Bears maintained control. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Chicago forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 16 | 309 | 3 | 1 | 136.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 16 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 80.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 8 | 193 | 24.1 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Hardy | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Wood | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

