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Vikings' Defense Is Again Well-Connected and Well-Coached, at the Direction of Brian Flores
Minnesota produced four sacks, two turnovers and a blocked field goal as Dallas Turner added two sacks and sealed the win.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 9-3 at Soldier Field, moving to 2-0 on the season.
- Defensive coordinator Brian Flores held Chicago to 3 points, a stark reversal from the Bears' 59-point Week 1 victory over Carolina that showcased their explosive offensive capability.
- Edge rusher Dallas Turner recorded two sacks, including a critical nine-yard takedown of Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent on the game's final play to seal the victory.
- Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury late in the contest, and Chicago converted only 3 of 13 third downs, compounding offensive struggles.
- The undefeated Vikings face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, maintaining their perfect record after relying on defensive dominance to secure their second straight win.
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Vikings' defense is again well-connected and well-coached, at the direction of Brian Flores
The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions. The return of defensive coordinator Brian…
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