Vikings defense shows pressure trend ahead of Bears matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings prepare for their Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears after an impressive comeback against the Green Bay Packers. In their last game, the Vikings trailed by 12 points before scoring 29 unanswered points, fueled by aggressive defensive strategies from coordinator Brian Flores. In the first half, the Vikings blitzed Packers quarterback Jordan Love on 83% of snaps, leading to adjustments in the second half. As they look to continue their momentum, the Vikings will need to adapt their pressure tactics against the Bears, who won their initial game against the Carolina Panthers.
- •Vikings scored 29 unanswered points to defeat Packers 39-22.
- •Brian Flores employed aggressive blitzing against Jordan Love.
- •Vikings face the Bears, who defeated the Panthers 59-37 in Week 1.
- •Flores will need to adapt pressure tactics for success.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — One Vikings trend on defense is worth following in Week 2
"This Vikings defensive trend is worth keeping an eye on heading into Week 2.
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