CHICAGO — The Minnesota Vikings head to Soldier Field for a Week 2 divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears. Minnesota enters the contest following a fourth-quarter surge against the Green Bay Packers, while Chicago arrives after a 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers in their season opener.
The Bears' offense enters the game with momentum after a dominant rushing performance against Carolina, where the team totaled 291 yards on the ground. D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each surpassed 100 rushing yards, while quarterback Caleb Williams added 65 yards and a touchdown as the team combined for six rushing scores.
Minnesota head coach Kevin O'Connell holds a 6-2 record against Chicago and a 4-1 mark at Soldier Field. While the Vikings have won seven of their last ten games in Chicago, the team faces a challenge in slowing a Bears rushing attack that proved highly effective in Week 1. The outcome may hinge on the turnover battle, as both teams look to establish control in the NFC North standings.