Chicago
Bears
4-2
29
FINAL
19
Minnesota
Vikings
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 29-19 in a crucial Week 18 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams fought hard, but the Bears ultimately secured the victory with a strong offensive performance and timely defensive plays.
Caleb Williams was the standout player for Chicago, throwing for 317 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his poise under pressure. He connected frequently with Luther Burden III, who racked up an impressive 136 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Chase Brown contributed to the ground game with 75 rushing yards, adding balance to the Bears' offensive attack.
The Bears' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, particularly with Montez Sweat's 1.5 sacks that disrupted Minnesota's offensive flow. Kyler Gordon's interception was a key turning point, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing Chicago to maintain momentum. Despite Rayshawn Jenkins leading the Vikings in tackles, Minnesota's inability to contain Chicago's explosive plays ultimately sealed their fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 37 | 26 | 70% | 317 | 2 | 0 | 114.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 205 | 1 | 1 | 70.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | -9 | -1.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anto Saka | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 53 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 53 |

