Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
10
FINAL
42
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 42-10. This Week 2 matchup showcased the Bears' dominance on both sides of the ball, as they aimed to build momentum early in the 2026 season.
Caleb Williams led the Bears' offensive charge, throwing for 213 yards and a touchdown, while D'Andre Swift was the star of the ground game, racking up an impressive 164 rushing yards. Luther Burden III also made his mark, accumulating 91 receiving yards to keep the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Chicago's defense was relentless, highlighted by Mike Green's standout performance with four sacks that disrupted the Vikings' offensive flow. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Green's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Bears to extend their lead and firmly establish control. Caleb Farley's interception added to the Bears' defensive dominance, ensuring Minnesota could never find its rhythm.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 213 | 1 | 0 | 105.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 29 | 11 | 38% | 177 | 1 | 2 | 41.8 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 22 | 164 | 7.5 | 24 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 58 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 26 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 12 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 39 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Green | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Farley | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

