Chicago
Bears
0-1
28
FINAL
14
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 28-14, showcasing their offensive prowess and leaving the Broncos searching for answers. With both teams aiming to establish momentum early in the 2027 season, this victory was crucial for the Bears as they look to solidify their standing in the league.
Ashton Jeanty was the standout performer for Chicago, racking up 118 rushing yards and providing a significant boost to the Bears' ground game. Quarterback play was notable as well, with the Bears efficiently moving the ball and scoring consistently. On the other side, Bo Nix of the Broncos threw for 223 yards and connected for one touchdown, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Chicago's offensive output.
Defensively, Colton Hood led the Bears with six total tackles, helping to contain the Broncos' attack and ensuring they couldn't find any rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Bears to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite Talanoa Hufanga's interception for Denver, it was the Bears' defensive resilience that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 223 | 1 | 1 | 95.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 10 | 9 | 90% | 52 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 4 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 8 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Luke Collins | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Kelley | TE | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 46 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 18 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hood | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Bridges | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Middleton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

