The Chicago Bears had a brutal showing in their 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, where the offense was atrocious and the defense bounced back in a game where it rained throughout.
Chicago went from scoring 59 points against a good Carolina Panthers defense to shooting themselves in the foot and mustering a single field goal all game, and that came on their opening possession. They committed eight penalties for 58 yards, which somehow felt much worse than the numbers indicate. To really drive the knife home, the Bears lost Caleb Williams to a hamstring injury that looked devastating in the moment, in the fourth quarter.
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There were a number of good and bad performances in this brutal loss. Here are the best and worst performers, according to Pro Football Focus:
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on in the rain before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on in the rain before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Good, bad and ugly from Bears’ loss to Vikings in Week 2
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Grady Jarrett discusses Bears defensive performance vs. Vikings
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) reacts with teammates after a defensive play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Ben Johnson says weather was ‘major factor’ in Bears’ loss vs. Vikings
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass while scrambling against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (55) and defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) sack Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus (44) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) to prevent a first down during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Tyson Bagent shares Ben Johnson’s message to Bears after Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) throws a pass against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Ben Johnson sounds off on Bears QB Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) lies on the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Ben Johnson wouldn’t rule out Bears QB Caleb Williams vs. Eagles
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is helped off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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The Morning After…the Bears’ gut wrenching Week 2 loss vs. Vikings
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) sits with a towel over his head as he is carted-off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears made the worst kind of history in Week 2 loss vs. Vikings
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches game play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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8 takeaways from the Bears’ disheartening loss to the Vikings
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson leaves the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) runs against Chicago Bears defensive back Xavier Woods (32) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
FILE PHOTO: Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) lies on the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) calls the snap count at the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Vikings defense during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears placekicker Cairo Santos (8) watches the ball after kicking a fifty-yard field goal held by punter Tory Taylor (19) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez (50) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles out of bounds against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) is tackled after running the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view of Soldier field during the first quarter of a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball along the sideline against Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez (50) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) runs the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) and safety Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) is tacked by Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) and safety Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 2 loss vs. Vikings
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Demond Claiborne (21) runs the ball against Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball to wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears players huddle while on offensive against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) runs the ball and directs blockers upfield against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago’s Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Best offense grades
Worst offense grades
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RB D’Andre Swift: 43.5
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TE Sam Roush: 53.2
Best defense grades
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DT James Lynch: 76.1
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S Dillon Thieneman: 70.8
Worst defense grades
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