Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
24
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, finishing with a final score of 28-24. Both teams came into the game looking to establish themselves early in the season, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious, securing a crucial win on their home turf.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his prowess as a top quarterback in the league. Meanwhile, Zavion Thomas was a standout in the receiving game, amassing 103 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Williams. On the ground, the Vikings' Javonte Williams kept his team competitive with 97 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch a win.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, with Dillon Thieneman recording five total tackles to help contain the Vikings' offensive efforts. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Williams connected on a touchdown pass that put Chicago ahead for good. Despite a strong defensive performance from Minnesota, including a sack from Caleb Banks and an interception by Harrison Smith, the Bears held off the Vikings’ late-game surge to secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 50 | 33 | 322 | 0 | 4 | 50.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 26 | 18 | 320 | 3 | 2 | 117.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 12 | 8 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 112.1 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 7 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 10.7 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 22 | 97 | 4.4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Rush | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Blackwell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |

