Chicago
Bears
4-6
40
FINAL
28
virginia beach
The Ministry
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears secured a convincing 40-28 victory over Virginia Beach The Ministry in Week 12 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff ambitions. With both teams vying for critical positioning, the Bears showcased their offensive firepower to outlast their opponents.
Jalen Milroe was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and four touchdowns, displaying both precision and poise in the pocket. His favorite target, Deion Burks, made the most of his opportunities, racking up 154 receiving yards and helping to stretch the field. While Virginia Beach's Derrick Henry managed to churn out 77 rushing yards, it was the Bears’ aerial assault that ultimately dictated the pace of the game.
Defensively, the Bears were equally impactful, led by Jonathan Allen, who recorded 2.5 sacks, consistently pressuring The Ministry's quarterback. The game took a pivotal turn in the second half when Keionte Scott intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Chicago's favor. With their defense stepping up at crucial moments, the Bears maintained control and secured a vital win on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 375 | 4 | 0 | 156.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 260 | 2 | 3 | 81.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | — | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 7 | 154 | 22.0 | 92 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 34 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 59 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 31 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 39 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

