Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
17
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a fiercely contested matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 24-17 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts Chicago's early-season momentum but also sends a message about their potential as playoff contenders.
Caleb Williams was the star for the Bears, throwing for an impressive 303 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. D'Andre Swift contributed significantly on the ground with 79 rushing yards, helping to balance the attack and keep the Vikings' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Bears' Jaylon Johnson made a crucial impact with an interception that shifted the game's momentum. While the Vikings had their standout moments, including Blake Cashman's nine tackles and Jalen Redmond's sack, it was Chicago's ability to make key defensive plays at pivotal moments that ultimately secured their victory. The turning point came when Johnson's pick set up a touchdown drive, allowing the Bears to take control late in the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 33 | 27 | 82% | 303 | 3 | 0 | 135.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 225 | 2 | 1 | 91.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 79 | 5.6 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 68 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 39 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 40 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 |

