Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
21
FINAL
14
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 27d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 21-14, improving their record to 2-0 on the season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish their dominance early in the 2026 season, but it was the Vikings who came out on top in this Week 2 showdown. Kyler Murray led the Vikings' offense with precision, throwing for 169 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find open receivers when it mattered most. Jauan Jennings was the standout target, racking up 68 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable option in critical moments. Meanwhile, the Bears struggled to find their rhythm, with Caleb Williams managing just 169 passing yards and Kyle Monangai leading the rushing attack with only 33 yards. Defensively, the Vikings made a significant impact, particularly Dallas Turner, who not only recorded two sacks but also intercepted a pass, shifting momentum in favor of Minnesota. The game's turning point came in the second half when Turner's interception halted a promising Bears drive, allowing the Vikings to maintain their lead. With key defensive plays and timely offensive execution, Minnesota secured the win and set the tone for the weeks ahead.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB241250%1690333.5
Kyler MurrayQB10770%11621108.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kyle MonangaiHB18331.8172100
Caleb WilliamsQB12424.030240
Aaron Jones SrHB1070.79041
Kyler MurrayQB242.06050
Demond ClaiborneHB000.0—000
Jauan JenningsWR000.0—000
Malik WashingtonWR000.0—001
Trey BensonHB2-5-2.5—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jauan JenningsWR26834.0281540
Rome OdunzeWR45513.8270190
Malik WashingtonWR45413.5110290
Trey BensonHB34013.3460250
Brandon AiyukWR23316.560220
Colston LovelandTE12323.0—0230
T.J. HockensonTE22010.0160140
Justin JeffersonWR2199.590130
Kyle MonangaiHB2189.0190150
Josh OliverTE199.02190
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cairo SantosK0020
Will ReichardK0030