In a commanding display, the Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 44-16 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Bears asserted their dominance early, looking to build momentum as they aim for a strong start to the year. Caleb Williams led the Bears' offensive charge with two touchdown passes, while Dylan Sampson was nothing short of spectacular, racking up 180 rushing yards and adding 103 receiving yards to his impressive stat line. His versatility was pivotal in keeping the Vikings' defense guessing and ultimately overwhelmed them throughout the game. Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Montez Sweat wreaking havoc and recording 2.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Malik Muhammad intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in Chicago's favor. The Vikings struggled to respond, unable to overcome the Bears' suffocating defense and explosive offensive efforts.