Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
15
FINAL
31
Chicago
Bears
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 clash, the Chicago Bears topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-15, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their standing in the league. With playoff implications beginning to loom, this victory marks a significant boost for the Bears as they look to build momentum in the 2027 season.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for three touchdowns and leading a potent offensive attack. D'Andre Swift contributed with a reliable ground game, racking up 69 rushing yards, while Michael Pittman emerged as the top target for the Steelers, catching for 94 yards but ultimately unable to lift his team to victory.
Defensively, the Bears were bolstered by Dillon Thieneman's key interception, which shifted the momentum and stifled a Steelers drive. T.J. Watt was a force for Pittsburgh, recording six total tackles and two sacks, but it wasn't enough to counter Chicago's offensive efficiency. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when the Bears scored two quick touchdowns, putting them ahead and setting the tone for the rest of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 36 | 15 | 42% | 190 | 2 | 1 | 65.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 187 | 3 | 0 | 105.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 9 | 43 | 4.8 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 54 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 35 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Joey Cordova | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Doug Anthony | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Andre Easley | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Higgins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |

