Chicago
Bears
1-2
14
FINAL
40
Arizona
Cardinals
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Chicago Bears 40-14 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, this victory solidifies the Cardinals' standing as a formidable contender in the league while leaving the Bears scrambling for answers.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Carson Beck, who threw for an impressive 363 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision. Running back Jeremiyah Love also had a standout performance, racking up 160 rushing yards, while Ian Strong proved to be a reliable target with 125 receiving yards. This offensive explosion was instrumental in establishing a commanding lead early in the game.
On the defensive side, the Cardinals made crucial plays that shifted momentum. Will Johnson's three interceptions were game-changers, stifling any hopes of a Bears comeback and providing the offense with advantageous field position. Despite Dillon Thieneman's four tackles and Devin Bush's two sacks for Chicago, it was Arizona's relentless defense that ultimately sealed the victory, with Johnson's interceptions marking the definitive turning point of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 363 | 3 | 1 | 112.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 40 | 24 | 60% | 278 | 2 | 6 | 58.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 160 | 14.5 | 20 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dylan Riley | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Strong | WR | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 48 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 66 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 32 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 57 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 47 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dylan Riley | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Antonio Watts | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar Traore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 2 | 2 | 4 | 34 |

