Inside the visitors locker room at Soldier Field, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell delivered a postgame speech after a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Bears, emphasizing that "the only thing that matters is winning." The Vikings (2-0) have won seven consecutive games, but their passing attack has struggled, ranking No. 31 in passing yards since 2024. With quarterback Kyler Murray returning from a concussion, O'Connell remains committed to explosive plays. The team has relied on its defense and special teams, which rank among the NFL's best, while managing a league-low 13 plays of 10 or more yards this season.

O'Connell's rate of designed runs (50%) is higher than all but the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings are tied with the Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals for the fewest turnovers this season (one).