Chicago
Bears
3-5
25
FINAL
41
New Orleans
Saints
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Chicago Bears 41-25 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints solidified their standings, showcasing a potent offensive attack that overwhelmed the Bears throughout the game.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns, while his top target, Nyck Harbor, put on a spectacular display with 172 receiving yards. The Saints' rushing attack was modest, but Travis Etienne Jr. contributed crucial yards on the ground, adding balance to the offense and keeping Chicago's defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Adin Huntington was a standout with 1.5 sacks, consistently pressuring the Bearsβ quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Saints forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 287 | 2 | 0 | 111.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 37 | 27 | 73% | 230 | 2 | 0 | 106.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 45 | 3.5 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | β | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Riley | HB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Duce Robinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 9 | 172 | 19.1 | 82 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 34 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | β | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | TE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Riley | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | SAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adin Huntington | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 57 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 |

