New York
Giants
8-4
36
FINAL
38
Chicago
Bears
11-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeat the New York Giants with a final score of 38-36, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Bears managed to hold off a late rally by the Giants to emerge victorious.
Leading the charge for Chicago was quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for an impressive 336 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Meanwhile, wide receiver Xavier Worthy was a standout performer, racking up 164 receiving yards and providing a key target for Williams throughout the game. On the ground, Breece Hall led the Giants with 69 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to swing the momentum in their favor.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that contributed to their victory. Leonard Moore led the team with five total tackles, while Gervon Dexter Sr recorded a pivotal sack that disrupted the Giants' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bears' defense held strong, forcing the Giants to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown, ultimately sealing the win for Chicago.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 336 | 4 | 2 | 118.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 239 | 3 | 0 | 133.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 69 | 5.8 | 12 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 164 | 41.0 | 21 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 8 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 65 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 53 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

