Bears at Bills
Buffalo Bills 31, Chicago Bears 21 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Bears 21 0 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Bills 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJosh Allen 274 yds passingJames Cook III 98 yds rushingDJ Moore 118 yds receivingJordan Hancock 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 287 · 406Passing yards 226 · 274Rushing yards 61 · 132Completions 0/0 · 22/27Yards per carry 5.0 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 31-21, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season winds down. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Bills managed to pull ahead in the second half, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Josh Allen was the standout performer, throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, while James Cook III contributed significantly with 98 rushing yards. DJ Moore also had a remarkable game, racking up 118 receiving yards, providing Allen with a reliable target throughout the contest. The offensive chemistry was apparent, as the Bills consistently moved the ball downfield, putting pressure on the Bears' defense.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the victory, with Jordan Hancock leading the charge with nine total tackles, ensuring the Bears struggled to find their rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Bills' defense stifled a Bears drive, forcing a turnover on downs and allowing Buffalo to extend their lead. With a balanced attack and stout defensive play, the Bills secured a key victory in their pursuit of the postseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 22/27 | 81% | 274 | 3 | 0 | 145.9 |
| Other | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 24/38 | 63% | 226 | 3 | 0 | 105.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 15 | 98 | 6.5 | 41 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 13 | 25 | 1.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| DJ MooreWR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 55 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 42 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kalif RaymondWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Montez SweatLEDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den BergDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin BookerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo OdeyingboREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah SewellSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Jordan HancockSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IISS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Xavier WoodsFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah HicksSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack SanbornMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/2 | 4 | 23 |
