Bears at Bills
Chicago Bears 30, Buffalo Bills 8 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Bears 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Bills 8 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPFernando Mendoza 96 yds passingJames Cook III 107 yds rushingTroy Franklin 57 yds receivingDarrell Baker Jr 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 203 · 85Passing yards 96 · 22Rushing yards 107 · 63Completions 9/9 · 2/16Yards per carry 8.2 · 12.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a decisive showdown, the Chicago Bears held off the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 30-8 victory in Week 15 of the 2026 season. The Bears' win was crucial as they continue to position themselves for a playoff run, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Leading the offensive charge was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for 96 yards and three touchdowns, displaying efficiency and precision throughout the game. Running back James Cook III was a force on the ground, racking up 107 rushing yards, while Troy Franklin contributed significantly in the air with 57 receiving yards. The Bears' ability to find the end zone consistently was key to their success.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Laiatu Latu recording a sack and cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. making a pivotal impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Baker's second pick set up a touchdown drive for Chicago, extending their lead and putting the Bills on the back foot. With Fred Warner leading the way for Buffalo with three tackles, the Bears' defense proved too formidable, sealing the game as they outmatched the Bills in all aspects.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 8/9 | 89% | 96 | 3 | 0 | 150.6 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bills | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 2/16 | 13% | 38 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 13 | 107 | 8.2 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 10 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Brock BowersTE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Zay JonesWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon BriggsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius WashingtonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. WonnumREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David OnyemataDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jabrill PeppersSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 3 | 21 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |