The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a Week 2 win against the Bears, but get this: they never even found the endzone! Still, CBS Sports writer John Breech slapped a “B” grade on their performance, which just tells you how wild this early NFL season is getting. It was a sloppy, rain-soaked mess in Chicago, but somehow, the Vikings walked away 2-0 with two division wins.
Rain, Run Game, and a Kicker’s Leg
Man, that Chicago weather was brutal. A torrential downpour meant no team was getting any favors, but the Vikings’ defense absolutely showed up. They kept the Bears’ offense from doing anything meaningful. It was a total ground game slugfest, with Aaron Jones Sr. being the absolute hero. He was converting big plays when they needed him most, shifty in space, and ripped off 105 rushing yards. Seriously, without Jones and his ability to move the chains, this could have easily been a humiliating 3-0 loss to the Bears. We gotta give props to Will Reichard too, drilling three field goals in that insane rain, including a clutch 49-yarder. Talk about keeping your cool!
2-0 Doesn’t Mean Perfect
So, Breech from CBS Sports gave them a “B” for that messy win, and you know what? He’s got a point. In bad weather, the playbook is simple: tough defense and a strong running game. That’s exactly what the Vikings did. Their pass rush was all over Bears QB Caleb Williams before he got hurt, and Dallas Turner was an absolute beast with two sacks, including the game-sealer on the final play. It’s wild because the Vikings proved last year, and they’re proving it again this season, that you don’t need elite quarterback play to stack wins. They’re 2-0, with two division wins under their belt, but you have to wonder how long that “no touchdown” trend can last.
Next up, the Vikings face a winless Bucs team in Week 3. You know Tampa Bay will be playing with a massive chip on their shoulder, desperate for a win. This will be a real test to see if the Vikings can clean up the sloppiness and keep that perfect record alive.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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