Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
27
FINAL
45
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears took down the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 45-27 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Bears' confidence but also sends a message to the rest of the league as they look to establish themselves early on this season.
Leading the charge for Chicago was quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his dynamic playmaking ability. D'Andre Swift also had a standout performance, racking up an impressive 190 rushing yards, which kept the Vikings' defense on their heels throughout the game. Meanwhile, Robbie Chosen was a bright spot for Minnesota, accumulating 186 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Chicago made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jaylon Johnson’s timely interception halted a Vikings drive that could have shifted momentum, while Devin Bush added pressure with a sack. With the Bears taking control late in the first half, the defense's ability to create turnovers and disrupt Minnesota's rhythm proved to be the turning point in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 17 | 77% | 253 | 3 | 1 | 135.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 246 | 3 | 3 | 93.6 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 22 | 190 | 8.6 | 78 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 14 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 4 | 186 | 46.5 | 101 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 17 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Hicks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 37 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

