Chicago
Bears
2-2
36
FINAL
28
Green Bay
Packers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 36-28. This victory was crucial for the Bears as they look to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive NFC North.
Chicago's offense was led by Caleb Williams, who showcased his dual-threat ability with 106 rushing yards, complementing a balanced attack. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Packers threw for a remarkable 301 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with Christian Watson, who amassed 157 receiving yards. Despite the offensive fireworks, it was Williams' performance that ultimately propelled the Bears to victory.
Defensively, Dillon Thieneman stood out for Chicago, recording four total tackles and an interception, which proved pivotal in halting a late Packers drive. The game turned when Thieneman's interception swung momentum back in favor of the Bears, allowing them to maintain their lead in a tightly contested fourth quarter. Devin Bush also contributed with a sack that pressured Love and disrupted the Packers' rhythm, sealing the win for Chicago.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 27 | 20 | 301 | 4 | 2 | 118.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 14 | 11 | 214 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

