Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
27
FINAL
41
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 41-27 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory is crucial for the Bears as they aim to establish themselves early in the season and build momentum heading into tougher matchups ahead.
Caleb Williams showcased his elite talent, throwing for 341 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Bears' offensive onslaught. Zavion Thomas was his favorite target, racking up 121 receiving yards, while D'Andre Swift contributed on the ground with 66 rushing yards. The combination of Williams' precision and Thomas's ability to stretch the field kept the Vikings' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Devin Bush making his mark by recording four tackles and snagging two critical interceptions that shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bush's second interception thwarted a Vikings drive, allowing the Bears to capitalize and extend their lead. This defensive effort, combined with an explosive offensive display, secured the victory for Chicago.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 33 | 18 | 341 | 4 | 3 | 92.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 19 | 11 | 196 | 2 | 4 | 88.8 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 10 | 6 | 134 | 2 | 0 | 143.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 20 | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz Chambliss | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

