Bears at Panthers
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Final Score
Bears 42 5 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 4 XP
Panthers 21 3 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XPCaleb Williams 283 yds passingD'Andre Swift 66 yds rushingZavion Thomas 129 yds receivingJaquan Brisker 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 424 Β· 318Passing yards 276 Β· 258Rushing yards 148 Β· 60Completions 11/24 Β· 22/43Yards per carry 8.2 Β· 12.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 6d ago
In a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 42-21, solidifying their playoff hopes as the regular season nears its end. The Bears showcased their offensive prowess, delivering a dominant performance that has set the tone for their postseason aspirations.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago with a commanding 283 passing yards and two touchdowns, while D'Andre Swift contributed significantly on the ground with 66 rushing yards. Zavion Thomas was the standout receiver, racking up 129 yards and a touchdown, providing Williams with a reliable target throughout the game. The Bears' offense was in sync, effectively capitalizing on opportunities to build their lead.
Defensively, the Bears were equally impressive, with Ben Roberts leading the way with six total tackles. Montez Sweat made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Panthers' offensive rhythm, while Jaquan Brisker secured the gameβs pivotal interception, halting a potential scoring drive. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Briskerβs play shifted momentum squarely in Chicago's favor, allowing them to maintain control for the rest of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 11/24 | 46% | 283 | 3 | 2 | 94.2 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 22/43 | 51% | 272 | 3 | 3 | 65.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Cameron CookHB | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 129 | 64.5 | 23 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 9 | 70 | 7.8 | 30 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 8 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Cameron CookHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McdonaldSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric StokesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |