Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
21
FINAL
14
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 169 | 0 | 3 | 33.5 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 116 | 2 | 1 | 108.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 18 | 33 | 1.8 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 10 | 7 | 0.7 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 28 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 46 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

