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Vikings maintain undefeated start with defensive win over Bears

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

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Summary

The Minnesota Vikings improved to 2-0 in the 2026 season by defeating the Chicago Bears in a defensive showdown at Soldier Field. In a rain-soaked game, the Vikings' defense limited the Bears to just three points, part of a broader strategy that emphasizes strong defensive play. Minnesota's offense executed effectively with no turnovers, highlighted by Will Reichard's three successful field goals. The victory is significant as it reportedly might mark a turning point for the Vikings in the Kevin O’Connell era. Next, the Vikings aim to build on this momentum as the regular season progresses.

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Status Watch

•Vikings improve to 2-0 with a win over the Bears.
•Defense holds Chicago to three points and under 300 total yards.
•Will Reichard makes three field goals in the game.
•Vikings have not turned the ball over in their first two games.
•They emphasize a defensive identity while managing injuries on offense.

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9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Frederick: The Vikings are playing a playoff-winning brand of football

What they're saying

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Minnesota has yet to win a playoff game in the Kevin O’Connell era. That feels primed to change this season. Yes, that’s a crazy insinuation to make only two games into the 2026 campaign. But there’s a mounting pile of evidence to support it. And it has nothing to do with the Vikings’ 2-0 record – which now includes two potentially all-important divisional wins over Green Bay last week and the ...
— Yahoo Sports

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