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Caleb Williams faces key test against Brian Flores' Vikings in Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:26 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Caleb Williams faces key test against Brian Flores' Vikings in Week 2

Summary

The Chicago Bears prepare to play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. After a dominant 59-point performance against the Carolina Panthers, quarterback Caleb Williams showcased his ability with four total touchdowns. However, the Vikings, led by defensive strategist Brian Flores, present a challenging matchup, especially with Flores' aggressive blitzing approach. Williams faced heavy pressure in his rookie season but showed significant improvement in 2025, making this encounter a critical evaluation point for his MVP candidacy.

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By the Numbers

•Bears scored 59 points against Panthers in Week 1.
•Williams threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two more in the opener.
•Vikings' defense led the NFL with strong metrics against the run.
•Williams has improved significantly against the blitz since his rookie season.
•Game set for Sunday as Bears look to advance to 2-0.

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1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Brian Flores is perfect litmus test to see if Bears' Caleb Williams has taken MVP leap

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bears are all the buzz surrounding the NFL coming out of Week 1 of the 2026 season. Of course, the Bears were one of the biggest surprises in 2025 as well and returned a second-year wunderkind head coach in Ben Johnson and a quarterback in Caleb Williams that many view as a potential superstar in the future. Week 1 didn’t do anything to […] The post Brian Flores is perfect litmus test to see if Bears' Caleb Williams has taken MVP leap appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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