Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
50
FINAL
19
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Chicago Bears 50-19 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Vikings' strong start to the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and depth against a struggling Bears team.
Kyler Murray was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 383 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Vikings' high-octane offense. Tai Felton was his top target, racking up 244 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, while Demond Claiborne added a solid 66 rushing yards to keep the Bears' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Dallas Turner notched a sack, while James Pierre's interception helped halt any potential comeback from Chicago. The turning point came early in the second half when Minnesota capitalized on a Bears turnover, extending their lead and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 383 | 5 | 1 | 117.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 259 | 3 | 2 | 105.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 5 | 244 | 48.8 | 84 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 178 | 59.3 | 24 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 64 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | — | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |

