Chicago
Bears
0-0
52
FINAL
41
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 showdown, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 52-41, kicking off the 2027 season with a high-octane battle. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Bears who ultimately secured the victory in this offensive slugfest.
Hollywood Smothers was the standout performer for Chicago, racking up an impressive 242 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the Bears' scoring efforts. Meanwhile, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a stellar game, throwing for 460 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with receiver Brenen Thompson, who amassed 213 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Kyler Gordon led the defense with five total tackles, while A'mauri Washington added a sack that disrupted Herbert's rhythm at key moments. Despite Jalen Ramsey's interception for the Chargers, it was Chicago's timely defensive stops that proved decisive in clinching their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 40 | 22 | 460 | 4 | 0 | 129.1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 9 | 6 | 210 | 2 | 1 | 109.7 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 24 | 242 | 10.1 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 20 | 1.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 213 | 42.6 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 4 | 130 | 32.5 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip Lewis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 50 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

