Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
34
FINAL
54
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Chicago Bears toppled the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 54-34, showcasing their offensive firepower in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Bears' confidence but also positions them strongly early in the campaign.
Caleb Williams was the star of the night, throwing an impressive seven touchdown passes, while his top target, Zavion Thomas, racked up 381 receiving yards, proving nearly unstoppable. D'Andre Swift contributed significantly on the ground, adding 70 rushing yards to the Bears' explosive offensive performance and keeping the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays, with Coby Bryant snagging two interceptions that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jaylon Johnson anchored the defense with five total tackles, while the Bears' relentless pressure limited the Vikings' effectiveness. The turning point came when Williams connected with Thomas for a long touchdown in the third quarter, which propelled the Bears to a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 41 | 24 | 59% | 474 | 4 | 2 | 111.2 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 435 | 7 | 5 | 101.3 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 91 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 9 | 381 | 42.3 | 94 | 6 | 91 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 92 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 56 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 40 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 9 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Bryant | FS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

