Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
13
FINAL
42
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 42-13 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This win underscores the Bears' potential as serious contenders, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure against a division rival.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 314 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Bears' high-powered offense. With Cole Kmet contributing 77 receiving yards, the Bears' air attack proved too much for the Vikings to handle. Meanwhile, the Bears' ground game was solidified by a balanced effort, ensuring they maintained control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, highlighted by Dayo Odeyingbo's two sacks and Upton Stout's interception, which shifted momentum firmly in Chicago's favor. Dillon Thieneman anchored the defense with six total tackles, consistently stifling any attempts by the Vikings to mount a comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bears scored back-to-back touchdowns, forcing the Vikings to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 12 | 9 | 75% | 314 | 4 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 183 | 1 | 2 | 55.2 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 52 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 71 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 51 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 44 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

