Arizona
Cardinals
2-6
7
FINAL
34
Chicago
Bears
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Arizona Cardinals 34-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Bears showcased their dominance at home, while the Cardinals struggled to find their rhythm on both sides of the ball.
Chicago's offense was led by quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to convert key plays under pressure. Luther Burden III emerged as his favorite target, racking up 93 receiving yards, while Kyle Monangai contributed a solid ground game with 61 rushing yards. The offensive execution was crisp, allowing the Bears to maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears made a significant impact, particularly through Montez Sweat, who recorded two sacks, putting constant pressure on the Cardinals' backfield. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Chicago's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead to a commanding 20-0 at halftime. The Cardinals struggled to recover from that momentum shift, ultimately sealing their fate in this one-sided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 244 | 3 | 0 | 125.1 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 160 | 0 | 0 | 68.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 10 | 61 | 6.1 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 53 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Cole | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liona Lefau | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

