Saints at Bears
Chicago Bears 42, New Orleans Saints 38 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Saints 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Bears 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPCaleb Williams 380 yds passingChris Johnson Jr. 112 yds rushingMicahi Danzy 220 yds receivingVirgil Abloh 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 350 · 426Passing yards 228 · 365Rushing yards 122 · 61Completions 18/37 · 23/30Yards per carry 5.8 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a thrilling Wildcard matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints, securing a 42-38 victory to advance in the 2027 postseason. Both teams fought hard, with the stakes high as they aimed for a deeper playoff run. The Bears' win marks a significant achievement as they push forward in their quest for the championship.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams was a standout performer, throwing for an impressive 380 yards, while Micahi Danzy emerged as his favorite target, racking up 220 receiving yards. On the other side, C.J. Stroud had a solid game for the Saints, tossing three touchdown passes. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson Jr. contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 112 yards and keeping the Saints competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Virgil Abloh led the charge with five total tackles, while Rod Moore’s interception proved to be a game-changing moment, halting a Saints drive and preserving the Bears' lead. The combination of key stops and timely turnovers set the tone for Chicago's victory and showcased their resilience under pressure.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 17/37 | 46% | 228 | 3 | 2 | 70.5 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 23/30 | 77% | 380 | 3 | 3 | 111.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris Johnson Jr.HB | 20 | 112 | 5.6 | 32 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Lotzier BrooksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 20 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris Johnson Jr.HB | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 57 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Lotzier BrooksWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Micahi DanzyWR | 9 | 220 | 24.4 | 85 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 59 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| TJ MooreWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem BilesMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop FitzgeraldSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan GreenardLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'bril RawlsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will EcholesDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||
| Virgil AblohFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rod MooreSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk BowenSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite IIWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden CrumedyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 5 | 50 |
| Bears | |||
| Cade YorkK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |