New Orleans
Saints
0-2
7
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 11 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the New Orleans Saints with a commanding 24-7 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its conclusion. The Bears' win keeps them in strong contention for a postseason berth, while the Saints face an uphill battle to stay relevant in the race.
Caleb Williams shone under center for Chicago, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to make plays when it mattered most. Walter Payton added a steady ground game with 63 rushing yards, keeping the Saints' defense on their heels. Tyler Shough led the Saints' offense with 269 passing yards, and Bryce Lance emerged as a bright spot with 109 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Chicago's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bears put forth a strong performance, limiting the Saints to just one touchdown. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago's defense forced a crucial turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. With Chase Young contributing 1.5 sacks, the Saints struggled to find rhythm, sealing their fate in this pivotal matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 50 | 23 | 46% | 269 | 1 | 0 | 69.4 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 248 | 3 | 0 | 123.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Payton | HB | 13 | 63 | 4.8 | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 25 | 2.3 | โ | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 13 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Walter Payton | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

