​IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAfter a 1-0 start to the season, the Minnesota Vikings headed to Soldier Field with the difficult task of slowing down a Chicago Bears offense that scored 59 points in Week 1.While they were assisted by some rain, the Vikings more than accomplished that goal, inking a 9-3 final score into the W column. Minnesota now sits as the only 2-0 team in the NFC North with sole lead of the division, and more importantly, both of those wins came against division rivals. Here are four takeaways following that 9-3 victory in Chicago.1. Young Defenders ShineMinnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, with the moment unfolding on November 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, as Turner reacts to the defensive play during a key NFC North matchup on the road. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason-Imagn Images.After a strong showing against Green Bay last weekend, the young Vikings defenders, particularly on the defensive front, were on a mission to make life miserable for the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Dallas Turner led the way with some elite play, recording a pair of sacks. This included the game-sealing sack of Tyson Bagent at the end of the fourth quarter. Jalen Redmond can’t go unnoticed, either. He put together four tackles, was a force in the running game, and he saved the Vikings with a touchdown-saving fumble forced on D’Andre Swift at the goal line. Who knows if the Vikings actually pull this game out with that tackle.Caleb Banks also put together a solid day with six total tackles (three solo) and a tackle for loss. After going unnoticeable in Week 1, he made a great positive step in his second NFL game. 2. Aaron Jones Turns in Banner DayMinnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) runs the ball during a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Dec 21, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA. © Yannick Peterhans / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.Without Jordan Mason in the lineup because of a thumb injury that has landed him on IR, Aaron Jones was forced to become the bell cow back for the Vikings. He did an admirable job of taking on that challenge, carrying the ball 23 times for 105 yards.A big challenge for the Vikings over the past few years has been finding a way to consistently run the football. Through two games this season, Minnesota has put up 226 rushing yards. It’s not the most impressive number in the world, but it is far better than the weeks we’ve seen in the past where they could not find a way to establish any sort of rushing attack. On a day where weather played a factor and both defenses controlled the day throughout, you saw firsthand why a consistent running game makes a difference in winning and losing these close games.3. Caleb Williams’ Injury Looms LargeSep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter agains