The Minnesota Vikings just notched their second straight victory, taking down the Chicago Bears 9-3 at Soldier Field in what sounds like one of those brutal, “bowling shoe ugly” games Jim Ross would describe. That win, as rough as it apparently was, means the Vikings are now 2-0 in the division two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, a feat they haven’t pulled off since way back in 2003. Talk about starting strong, even if it’s not always pretty.
Ugly Wins Still Count, And This One Was Huge
Seriously, a 9-3 final score on a wet and windy field where all the points were field goals? That’s old-school football. But an ugly win is still a win, and the purple faithful are riding high with their team currently sitting at 2-0 in the division. It’s a huge confidence booster, especially when you consider how long it’s been since they’ve had such a hot start within their own group. That kind of early momentum can change everything for a team’s season, setting a tough tone for everyone else in the division right from the jump.
A Dreaded Early Bye Week Looms Large
Now, the big question swirling around is how the Vikings will navigate the next few weeks before hitting their Week 6 bye. That’s right, they’ve got the dreaded early bye, meaning three more games stand between them and that much-needed week of rest. First up, they head to Tampa Bay this weekend, which is never an easy trip. After that, they’re back home at U.S. Bank Stadium to host the Miami Dolphins, a team that can absolutely light it up. Then, before the break, they’re off to New Orleans to face off against a “suddenly spritely Saints club.” That’s a brutal stretch, no doubt about it.
It’s got everyone buzzing, wondering what kind of record the Vikings will carry into that bye week. Will they keep that divisional fire burning and stack up more wins, or will this tough schedule expose some cracks? Vikings fans are weighing in on their confidence in the team’s direction and making their predictions for what that record will look like. You gotta think that 2-0 divisional start has everyone feeling pretty good, but this next stretch is a real test.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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