Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
38
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 38-35, showcasing the high stakes in this early season clash. Both teams fought hard for divisional supremacy, but it was the Vikings who came out on top in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Kyler Murray was a standout for Minnesota, delivering an impressive performance with 270 passing yards and leading the team with 76 rushing yards. His dual-threat ability proved crucial as he connected with key receivers to keep the chains moving. On the other side, Caleb Williams shone for Chicago, tossing four touchdown passes, including several deep connections that kept the Bears in contention until the end.
Defensively, the Bears made their presence felt, particularly through Montez Sweat, who recorded three sacks, disrupting the Vikings' offensive rhythm. However, the game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense held strong, ultimately allowing them to maintain their narrow lead. With both teams showing flashes of brilliance, the Vikings' ability to make key stops proved decisive in securing this hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 23 | 16 | 270 | 3 | 3 | 108.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 31 | 20 | 262 | 4 | 3 | 91.0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 2 | 35 | 2 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

