Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
21
FINAL
45
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 45-21 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their claim as a powerhouse in the league. The Bears showcased their offensive prowess, while the Vikings struggled to keep pace, making this matchup a critical early test for both teams.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a relentless force behind center. Rome Odunze was his primary target, racking up 148 receiving yards, while the Bears' balanced attack kept the Vikings' defense on its heels. Aaron Jones Sr. from Minnesota did his best to counter with 102 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep his team competitive.
Defensively, the Bears also made their mark, with Gervon Dexter Sr. recording two sacks that helped disrupt Minnesota's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago scored back-to-back touchdowns, stretching their lead to an insurmountable margin. Byron Murphy Jr. led Minnesota's defense with five total tackles, but ultimately, it was the Bears' relentless offense and timely defensive plays that sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 22 | 369 | 3 | 0 | 155.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 21 | 9 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 1 | 31 | 2 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 0 | 44 | 2 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22 |

