New York
Giants
0-0
17
FINAL
45
Chicago
Bears
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears kicked off the 2028 season in dominating fashion, defeating the New York Giants with a final score of 45-17. This week one matchup showcased the Bears' offensive firepower and set the tone for what could be a promising season ahead.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 277 yards and four touchdowns, delivering a stellar performance that kept the Giants' defense on its heels. Isaac Brown's ground game proved equally effective, racking up 139 rushing yards to complement Williams' aerial assault. Zavion Thomas was a standout in the receiving corps, amassing an impressive 210 receiving yards and finding the end zone, making him a nightmare for the Giants' secondary.
Defensively, the Bears applied consistent pressure, highlighted by Montez Sweat's sack and Trey McNutt's interception, which stifled any momentum the Giants attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second quarter when McNutt's pick set up another touchdown for Chicago, extending their lead to 24-7. From that moment on, the Bears never looked back, controlling the game and asserting their dominance throughout.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 16 | 10 | 277 | 4 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 24 | 10 | 225 | 2 | 3 | 64.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 10 | 139 | 13.9 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 210 | 35.0 | 3 | 74 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 6 | 183 | 30.5 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zabien Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McNutt | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Flowers | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Griffin | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Armondo Blount | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 44 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

