Chicago
Bears
1-3
34
FINAL
21
Arizona
Cardinals
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears topped the Arizona Cardinals 34-21 in a Week 5 showdown that had playoff implications for both teams. With this victory, the Bears solidify their position in the playoff race while the Cardinals face tougher challenges ahead.
Caleb Williams shone for the Bears, throwing for 258 yards and finding the end zone four times, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Rome Odunze was his favorite target, racking up 106 receiving yards, while Jeremiyah Love of the Cardinals made his mark on the ground with 106 rushing yards, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Devin Bush leading the way. He recorded three total tackles and snagged an interception, turning the tide in favor of Chicago. The game's turning point came in the second half when Bush's interception shifted momentum, allowing the Bears to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 13 | 10 | 77% | 258 | 4 | 0 | 157.8 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 163 | 2 | 1 | 89.9 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 19 | 106 | 5.6 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 14 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 30 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 38 | 2 | 67 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 22 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Watts | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 |

