Chicago
Bears
3-1
34
FINAL
24
Green Bay
Packers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears triumphed over the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 34-24 in a crucial Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bears demonstrated their offensive prowess and resilience, securing a vital win on the road.
Fernando Mendoza led the charge for Chicago, delivering a standout performance with 303 passing yards and three touchdown passes. His connection with wide receiver Troy Franklin was particularly lethal, as Franklin racked up 131 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and providing big plays when needed. The Bears' offense was efficient, capitalizing on their opportunities and maintaining control of the game.
On the defensive side, Myles Garrett shined for the Bears, recording two sacks that disrupted the Packers' offensive rhythm and provided key momentum shifts. While Jalen Ramsey led the Packers with seven total tackles, it was Garrett's pressure that forced critical mistakes, including a pivotal interception in the second half. This defensive stand proved to be a turning point, allowing the Bears to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 303 | 3 | 0 | 109.8 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 40 | 21 | 53% | 261 | 1 | 0 | 81.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 40 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | FB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 8 | 131 | 16.4 | 76 | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 20 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 61 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | FB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

