Bears at Broncos
Chicago Bears 66, Denver Broncos 35 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Bears 66 9 TD · 1 FG · 9 XP
Broncos 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJalen Milroe 597 yds passingBreece Hall 61 yds rushingTerry McLaurin 266 yds receivingNick Herbig 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 606 · 593Passing yards 587 · 532Rushing yards 19 · 61Completions 25/39 · 25/39Yards per carry 2.1 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 66-35 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This game was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum in the playoff race, but it was the Bears who came out on top in a commanding performance.
Jalen Milroe was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 597 yards and nine touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Terry McLaurin of the Broncos put on a dazzling display of his own, racking up 266 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Chicago's explosive offense. Breece Hall contributed on the ground for Denver, but the Bears' aerial attack overshadowed the Broncos' efforts.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Nick Herbig leading the charge with 4.5 sacks, creating constant pressure on the Broncos' offense. Keionte Scott not only led the team with six total tackles but also snagged an interception, further stifling Denver's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the first half when Milroe connected with his receivers for two quick touchdowns, allowing Chicago to pull away and maintain control throughout the second half.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 25/39 | 64% | 597 | 9 | 2 | 125.8 |
Broncos | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 25/39 | 64% | 572 | 5 | 3 | 115.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 6 | 217 | 36.2 | 119 | 3 | 99 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 57 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Lane SheppardWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 33 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 9 | 266 | 29.6 | 69 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR | 6 | 170 | 28.3 | 40 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Emilio ColonTE | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Nick HerbigREDG | 4 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance TillmanCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Layne WaddellFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Broncos | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashawn HenryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reese TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy LynnREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus BanksFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 9 | 24 |
Broncos | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/2 | 5 | 0 |
