Chicago
Bears
11-2
38
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-31, securing a vital win as the playoff race heats up. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Bears who managed to outlast the Bills in a high-stakes contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 390 yards and rushing for an additional 67 yards, proving to be a dual-threat throughout the game. His top target, Brenen Thompson, caught 104 yards worth of passes, consistently moving the chains and providing crucial support. Meanwhile, Josh Allen of the Bills did his best to keep his team competitive, tossing four touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Bears made key stops when it mattered most, led by James Lynch, who recorded a sack that helped disrupt Buffalo's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when an interception by Kam Curl gave the Bills a chance to tie the game, but they couldn't capitalize. Ultimately, Chicago's defense held firm, allowing them to secure the victory and bolster their playoff hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 25 | 20 | 80% | 390 | 3 | 1 | 141.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 311 | 4 | 1 | 126.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 56 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 33 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 33 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 35 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 10 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 42 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | โ | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 6 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |

