New Orleans
Saints
7-2
43
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints topped the Chicago Bears 43-21 in a decisive Week 11 matchup, further solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. With this victory, the Saints showcased their offensive dominance while the Bears struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short in their bid for a crucial win.
The Saints' offense was anchored by an impressive performance from their quarterback, who threw for five touchdowns, leading to a commanding scoreline. Meanwhile, Caleb Williams of the Bears put up an impressive 446 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Saints' relentless attack. New Orleans also saw effective contributions from their rushing game, with a standout player racking up 75 rushing yards to complement the aerial assault.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by a pair of interceptions that thwarted Chicago's scoring opportunities. Grady Jarrett of the Bears was an impactful force with 2.5 sacks, but the Saints' defense remained opportunistic, capitalizing on mistakes at critical moments. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Saints secured their second interception, leading to a touchdown that put them ahead for good.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 45 | 20 | 446 | 3 | 5 | 63.0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 26 | 15 | 238 | 5 | 1 | 111.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 |

