Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
22
FINAL
31
Chicago
Bears
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-22, securing their second victory of the season. The Bears' win was crucial as they aimed to establish momentum early in the 2027 campaign, while the Chargers sought to bounce back after a shaky start.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a standout performance, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision. Despite the loss, Herbert's connection with Brenen Thompson was electric, as Thompson racked up 146 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, D'Andre Swift led the Bears' ground attack with 80 rushing yards, providing the necessary balance to Chicago's offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Bears made their mark with key contributions from Jaylon Johnson, who recorded six tackles, and Montez Sweat, who tallied 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Herbert and disrupting the Chargers' rhythm. A pivotal moment came in the fourth quarter when Sweat's sack led to a turnover on downs, allowing the Bears to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Chicago's defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring they held off any late-game surge from Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 328 | 3 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 14 | 12 | 86% | 218 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 7 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 24 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 24 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 20 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 34 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 22 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Matthews | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Taylor | P | 1 | 2 | 4 | 33 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 41 |

