Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
41
FINAL
49
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 2 matchup, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 49-41, securing their second win of the season. The stakes were high as both teams looked to establish early dominance, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in this offensive showdown.
Caleb Williams showcased his talent with a phenomenal performance, throwing for 432 yards and an impressive six touchdowns. His connection with the receiving corps was evident, but it was Kyle Monangai's steady ground game, contributing 71 rushing yards, that helped maintain balance for the Bears' offense. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson kept the Vikings in the game with a standout performance of his own, racking up 170 receiving yards.
Defensively, Coby Bryant was a key player for Chicago, leading the team with six tackles and snagging an interception that proved crucial in the game's outcome. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bryant's interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive from the Vikings, allowing the Bears to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Dallas Turner also made his presence felt for Minnesota, recording two sacks, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 17 | 14 | 432 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 18 | 254 | 3 | 0 | 133.8 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 16 | 9 | 182 | 1 | 1 | 91.1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 10 | 66 | 6.6 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 55 | 6.9 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 | 170 | 18.9 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 129 | 64.5 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Bryant | FS | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Foskey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Edmunds | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 |

