Cincinnati
Bengals
3-4
34
FINAL
38
Chicago
Bears
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 38-34, securing a crucial win as they gear up for the playoffs. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, this matchup was a high-stakes battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Chicago's Caleb Williams was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 398 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite talent and poise under pressure. Micahi Danzy also shone brightly, racking up 144 receiving yards and making key catches that helped keep the Bears' offense firing on all cylinders. On the ground, the Bengals' Kyren Williams led the rushing attack with 116 yards, but it was the Bears' air game that proved to be the difference. Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays to stifle the Bengals' comeback efforts. Zabien Brown led the charge with 11 total tackles, while Austin Booker contributed with a sack that momentarily halted Cincinnati's momentum. The game's turning point came when Kelee Ringo intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, allowing Chicago to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB422662%39852112.8
Joe BurrowQB433172%28431103.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kyren WilliamsHB151167.7531350
Caleb WilliamsQB4379.3100170
Chase BrownHB9343.8100120
De'Von AchaneHB11242.280150
D'Andre SwiftHB5214.21090
Joe BurrowQB144.0—040
Zavion ThomasWR000.0—000
Tyler WarrenTE000.0—000
TJ MooreWR000.0—000
Micahi DanzyWR000.0—000
Mike GesickiTE000.0—000
Malachi ToneyWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Micahi DanzyWR814418.0482310
Zavion ThomasWR813817.3762700
TJ MooreWR69315.5221240
Malachi ToneyWR78712.4231180
Tee HigginsWR9859.4181181
Skyler BellWR33712.351290
Kyren WilliamsHB4297.3160130
Tyler WarrenTE22010.0160150
Harold Fannin JrTE2157.590100
Jett HarrisonWR2157.5—0130
Terrance Carter Jr.TE177.05070
D'Andre SwiftHB155.04050
Mike GesickiTE155.04050
Chase BrownHB242.04021
De'Von AchaneHB1-2-2.0—000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cade YorkK11527
Evan McPhersonK22430