There wasn't a whole lotta offensive excitement in the Vikings' 9-3 win over the rival Bears in Week 2. But hey, a win's a win. That said, one player whom Purple and Gold fans wanted to see more from on Sunday was Demond Claiborne, especially after the rookie running back was a healthy scratch in the season-opening win over the Packers.
The Minnesota Vikings faced a difficult assignment in Week 2 as they had to go into Soldier Field to take on the explosive Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 2-0 on Sunday, defeating the Chicago Bears 9-3 in a defensive battle at Soldier Field. After both teams scored plenty of points in Week 1, the NFC North matchup turned into a completely different game.
Ian Rapoport recently generated buzz by noting that Carson Wentz started in Week 2 due to Kyler Murray’s ongoing recovery from a concussion. He mentioned that the Minnesota Vikings could face an interesting quarterback dilemma if Wentz continues to perform well, despite Murray being the organization’s preferred choice.
It took the Chicago Bears one week and a meeting with Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings defense to go from being considered the NFL’s most explosive offense to a team searching for answers.
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The Minnesota Vikings improved to 2-0 on Sunday afternoon with a road win over the divisional rival Chicago Bears. The Vikings controlled this game most of the way, but still had to hold on for dear life in the end as backup Bears quarterback Tyler Bagent had a chance to win the game on the last play.
The Minnesota Vikings are off to a 2-0 start after beating the Chicago Bears 9-3 on a rainy Sunday at Soldier Field. Get the full game recap from Will Ragatz here, and continue with this story for our instant reaction to what the win means for Minnesota.
On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings hit the field for a road game against the divisional rival Chicago Bears, looking to improve to 2-0 after last week’s win vs the Green Bay Packers.
Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings are coming off a strong 39-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13 to open the 2026 NFL regular season.
The Minnesota Vikings will be without Kyler Murray in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, as he’s still dealing with a concussion he suffered in the club’s 39-22 Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers.
A recent report from a Vikings insider summed up a notion that has been hinted at on multiple occasions in the wake of J.J. McCarthy’s failed 2025 debut season: Immaturity is one of the things that has held him back in the NFL.
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Carson Wentz has been around the NFL long enough to experience just about everything. He has been a franchise quarterback, an MVP candidate, a backup and a late-career insurance policy.
There aren’t any major developments to report as the kickoff between the Vikings and Bears approaches at 12 p.m. CT in Chicago. Both teams issued their respective inactive reports, and there are no surprises.
It's still early in the 2026 NFL season, but so far, Vikings rookie defensive lineman Caleb Banks hasn't looked like the player whom fans hoped he would become.
Kyler Murray will miss the Minnesota Vikings’ game Sunday at Chicago with a concussion, and Carson Wentz will start against the Bears. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced the decision Friday.
The Minnesota Vikings are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Chicago Bears in a Week 2 NFC North showdown. Minnesota enters Sunday’s game with a 1-0 record after defeating the Green Bay Packers at home in Week 1 after closing the game with 29 straight points to overcome a 22-10 deficit.
The Minnesota Vikings have elevated undrafted rookie wide receiver Dillon Bell from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s Week 2 game at the Chicago Bears, the team announced.
After a comeback victory in Week 1, the Minnesota Vikings are riding high. But with injuries at running back, quarterback and more, their chances against the Bears aren't as ideal as they'd like.
The Vikings announced they’ve elevated veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy and rookie wide receiver Dillon Bell from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s Week 2 matchup with the Bears.
The Vikings announced the elevation of OLB Kyle Van Noy and WR Dillon Bell for Week 2. Van Noy, 35, is a former second-round pick of the Lions back in 2014 out of BYU.
Veteran CB Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL back in April after 13 seasons in the league. On Friday, Gilmore signed a one-day contract with the Patriots to retire with the organization. Gilmore, 35, was taken with the No.
Minnesota Vikings radio sideline reporter Ben Leber is among those who think Vikings starting quarterback Kyler Murray won't clear the concussion protocol in time to play in this coming Sunday's game at the rival Chicago Bears (1-0).