Chicago
Bears
2-11
48
FINAL
45
Buffalo
Bills
4-9
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 52d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 48-45, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams fought for positioning, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair. Chicago's Caleb Williams delivered a standout performance, throwing for an eye-popping 562 yards and six touchdown passes, showcasing his elite talent under pressure. His favorite target, Zavion Thomas, racked up an impressive 249 receiving yards, consistently finding space against the Bills' secondary. Meanwhile, Buffalo's James Cook III contributed on the ground with 70 rushing yards, but it was the Bears' aerial assault that ultimately made the difference. Defensively, the game featured significant moments, but it was Aaryn Washington's lone sack that highlighted the Bears' ability to disrupt Buffalo's rhythm. Despite a solid tackle effort from Izayah Vickers, who led the Bills with four total tackles, it was a late interception by Geno Stone that nearly swung momentum back in favor of Buffalo. However, the Bears' defense held firm in crucial moments, ultimately sealing the narrow victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB542546%56262105.6
Josh AllenQB341441%3173192.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB12705.892540
De'Von AchaneHB263.01140
Ray DavisHB000.0—000
Josh AllenQB100.01000
Tyler WarrenTE000.0—000
Caleb WilliamsQB2-12-6.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Zavion ThomasWR524949.81003781
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR315852.7891800
Tyler WarrenTE814618.3921600
Jaxson DollarTE411127.8941491
De'Von AchaneHB67712.8612300
Luther Burden IIIWR24321.580240
Rome OdunzeWR23819.0180210
Damani WarrenWR33010.0311130
DJ MooreWR11010.030100
Dario GrayWR294.53060
James Cook IIIHB188.09080
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cairo SantosK0160
Daniel CarlsonK12635