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Bears face Vikings with challenge to sustain offensive momentum

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Bears face Vikings with challenge to sustain offensive momentum

Summary

The Chicago Bears, currently 1-0, prepare for a tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Quarterback Caleb Williams faces significant pressure from the Vikings, who excelled in Week 1 with a 50% QB pressure rate and four sacks. Williams, after a strong performance against the Panthers, aims to maintain momentum against a defense known for its unpredictability. To achieve historical scoring records, the Bears must average 34.3 points per game in the remaining season. The team seeks to emulate the 2013 Denver Broncos and other high-scoring offenses from recent years.

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By the Numbers

•Bears scored 59 points in Week 1 against the Panthers.
•Vikings had a 50% QB pressure rate and four sacks in their opener.
•Williams aims to average 233.2 passing yards over the season to reach 4,000 yards.
•Bears have only had two 1,000-yard receivers once since 2013.
•Success against the Vikings essential for Bears' goal of historic offense.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — What makes a historically good offense? Here are some numbers Bears coach Ben Johnson is chasing.

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are 1-0, but quarterback Caleb Williams is going to face a very different challenge in Week 2. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is always an enigma. The Vikings finished second among 32 defenses in Week 1 with a 50% QB pressure rate, according to NFL Pro. The Vikings had four sacks in their season-opening win over the Green Bay Packers. They ...
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