Vikings struggle offensively but earn crucial win over Bears
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings faced the Chicago Bears on September 20, 2026, securing a division win despite a lackluster offensive performance. The game featured poor weather conditions with strong winds and rain, contributing to a low-scoring affair primarily determined by field goals. Carson Wentz struggled as starting quarterback, completing only 55% of his passes for 143 yards. Running back Aaron Jones received a heavy workload, rushing for 106 yards on 23 carries. The Vikings improve to 2-0, maintaining their position for first place in the NFC North.
- •Vikings improve to 2-0 with the win over the Bears.
- •Carson Wentz completes 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards.
- •Aaron Jones rushes for 106 yards on 23 carries.
- •Game played in challenging weather conditions at Soldier Field.
- •Vikings' next game will test their offensive adjustments.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — 3 overreactions to the Vikings' Week 2 victory over the Bears
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — What We Learned From Ugly (but Crucial) Vikings Victory Over Bears
"It wasn't pretty, but a division win is a division win. Here's what we learned from the (2-0) Minnesota Vikings' week 2 victory over the Bears.
"It was ugly, but the Vikings went into Chicago and beat the Bears.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 10:13 PM3 overreactions to the Vikings' Week 2 victory over the Bears
It was ugly, but the Vikings went into Chicago and beat the Bears.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:09 PMWhat We Learned From Ugly (but Crucial) Vikings Victory Over Bears
It wasn't pretty, but a division win is a division win. Here's what we learned from the (2-0) Minnesota Vikings' week 2 victory over the Bears.
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