Chicago
Bears
3-10
19
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive contest, the Buffalo Bills topped the Chicago Bears 35-19 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Buffalo secured a crucial victory, solidifying their position in the postseason race while the Bears faced a setback in their playoff pursuit.
Josh Allen shone for the Bills, throwing for four touchdowns and demonstrating the kind of efficiency that keeps defenses guessing. Caleb Williams led the Bears with 206 passing yards, but it was Colston Loveland who stood out as the top target, racking up 104 receiving yards. Despite a commendable effort from Blake Corum, who managed 33 rushing yards, the Bears struggled to establish a consistent ground game.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that altered the course of the game. Notably, Cole Bishop's interception shifted momentum back to Buffalo, allowing them to capitalize on a short field. Bradley Chubb also contributed with a sack, putting pressure on Williams and disrupting Chicago's offensive rhythm. The combination of timely turnovers and defensive stops proved essential as the Bills outlasted the Bears in a contest that showcased their playoff readiness.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 13 | 6 | 46% | 206 | 2 | 2 | 92.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 14 | 82% | 196 | 4 | 0 | 154.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 17 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 30 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 2 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Chubb | DT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ugo Amadi | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

