New Orleans
Saints
2-7
8
FINAL
27
Chicago
Bears
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears secured a decisive 27-8 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 11 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff ambitions. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, the Bears showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, making a strong case for their postseason readiness.
Caleb Williams led the Bears' offense with a steady performance, throwing for one touchdown and managing the game effectively. Tyler Shough of the Saints put up impressive passing numbers, racking up 268 yards, but struggled to find the end zone. D'Andre Swift contributed with a solid 57 rushing yards, while Jordyn Tyson's 166 receiving yards stood out for New Orleans, though it was not enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Bears were formidable, with Kyler Gordon leading the way with 10 total tackles, ensuring the Saints' offense was kept in check. Austin Booker added pressure with a sack, while Jaylon Johnson intercepted a pass, marking a pivotal moment in the game. The Bears' defense stifled any potential comeback from New Orleans, effectively sealing the game in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 40 | 26 | 65% | 268 | 1 | 1 | 82.0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 173 | 1 | 0 | 90.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 15 | 37 | 2.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 11 | 166 | 15.1 | 93 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 32 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Shepherd | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |

