Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
17
FINAL
58
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 58-17 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and securing an important victory early in the campaign. This win positions the Bears as a serious contender in the league, raising expectations for their season.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 500 yards and an astounding eight touchdown passes. His connection with receiver Zavion Thomas was particularly lethal, as Thomas racked up 222 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat down the field. D'Andre Swift contributed significantly on the ground, adding 93 rushing yards to the Bears' high-octane offense.
Defensively, the Bears were effective in limiting the Vikings' offensive opportunities, with Dillon Thieneman leading the charge with six total tackles. Dayo Odeyingbo added pressure to Minnesota's quarterback, registering a sack that contributed to the Bears' dominance. The game's turning point came early when Chicago scored three quick touchdowns, establishing an insurmountable lead that the Vikings could never recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 19 | 500 | 8 | 0 | 158.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 28 | 18 | 217 | 2 | 0 | 111.7 |
| Tyson Bagent | QB | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 93 | 7.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 9 | 222 | 24.7 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentavius Street | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Blackwell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

