Tennessee
Titans
2-0
3
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Tennessee Titans 35-3 in Week 3 of the 2028 season. This victory not only solidifies the Bears' position in the league but also raises questions about the Titans' ability to compete as they struggle to find their footing early in the season.
Quarterback Darian Mensah led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 116 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and poise under pressure. However, it was running back Hollywood Smothers who stole the show, racking up an astounding 301 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Titans' defense and turning short gains into explosive plays. Rome Odunze contributed with 38 receiving yards, providing reliable support in the passing game.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Talanoa Hufanga leading the charge with six total tackles. The turning point came when Kamari Lassiter intercepted a Titans pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Chicago and allowing them to capitalize on the ensuing drive. With Will Anderson Jr. adding a sack to the mix, the Bears' defense proved to be a wall that the Titans could not penetrate, sealing the victory decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Mensah | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 116 | 2 | 0 | 154.5 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 15 | 12 | 80% | 97 | 0 | 1 | 65.8 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 0 | 0 | — | -2 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 32 | 301 | 9.4 | 109 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Delgado | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 18 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reshard Wilson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 39 |

