NFL · Week 2 · Recap
Vikings Beat Bears 9-3 Behind Aaron Jones Sr.'s 105-Yard Day
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 9-3 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in NFL Week 2 action.
Vikings led 6-3 at halftime.
The Vikings move to 2-0, while the Bears fall to 1-1.
Top performers
Carson Wentz (MIN, QB): 11/20, 143 YDS
Aaron Jones Sr. (MIN, RB): 23 CAR, 105 YDS
Justin Jefferson (MIN, WR): 3 REC, 55 YDS
Caleb Williams (CHI, QB): 15/26, 138 YDS, 1 INT
Kyle Monangai (CHI, RB): 10 CAR, 47 YDS
D'Andre Swift (CHI, RB): 5 REC, 54 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 11:03MINWill Reichard 35 Yd Field Goal3-0
- Q1 5:03CHICairo Santos 50 Yd Field Goal3-3
- Q2 8:18MINWill Reichard 49 Yd Field Goal6-3
- Q4 1:09MINWill Reichard 39 Yd Field Goal9-3
Team stats
| MIN | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 246 | 297 |
| First downs | 11 | 17 |
| Third down | 3-13 | 5-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 27:19 | 32:41 |