Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
57
FINAL
29
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings dominated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 57-29, showcasing their offensive firepower in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Vikings' position as a serious contender, while leaving the Bears searching for answers after another disappointing performance.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for 299 yards and four touchdowns, while also leading the team in rushing with 108 yards. His connection with Justin Jefferson was electric, as Jefferson amassed a staggering 230 receiving yards, proving to be a difficult matchup for the Bears' secondary. Together, they orchestrated a high-octane offense that kept the Bears on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings were equally impressive, with Caleb Farley leading the charge with four total tackles. The defense made key plays, including an interception by Jake Golday that shifted momentum in the Vikings' favor. The turning point came when Golday's pick set up another scoring drive, allowing Minnesota to extend their lead and effectively seal the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 14 | 11 | 299 | 4 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 28 | 14 | 275 | 1 | 3 | 56.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 230 | 38.3 | 4 | 54 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Farley | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

