Bears seek NFL scoring record against Vikings in Week 2 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Chicago Bears face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 of the NFL season at home. The Bears, coming off a strong performance where they scored 59 points against the Carolina Panthers, can set an NFL record by scoring 37 points. Achieving this would allow them to surpass the previous record of 95 points in the first two weeks, held by the 1968 Raiders. The matchup against the Vikings, known for their strong defense under coordinator Brian Flores, poses a challenge for the Bears' high-powered offense led by Caleb Williams.
- •Bears scored 59 points in their Week 1 game against Panthers
- •They need 37 points to break NFL's two-week scoring record
- •Vikings' defense presents a significant challenge
- •Bears' offense includes standout performances from Caleb Williams
- •The game is scheduled for Week 2 at Soldier Field
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — How Bears can make NFL history with 37 points in Week 2 vs. Vikings
"The Bears need only 37 points in Week 2 to make NFL history.
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