Denver
Broncos
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14
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 9 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 24-14, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2027 season. The win not only showcased the Bears' resilience but also highlighted their ability to perform under pressure against a formidable opponent.
Caleb Williams spearheaded the Bears' offensive attack, throwing for two touchdowns and helping his team maintain momentum throughout the game. On the other side, Bo Nix led the Broncos with 201 passing yards, yet struggled to find the end zone. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 86 yards, while Tank Dell was the go-to target in the air with 84 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that ultimately shaped the game's outcome, including an interception by Clark Phillips III that halted a promising Broncos drive. The Bears' defense also effectively contained Denver's offense, forcing them into tough situations and limiting their scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Bears' defense held strong, allowing their offense to capitalize and take control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 42 | 19 | 45% | 201 | 1 | 1 | 57.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 161 | 2 | 0 | 94.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 86 | 6.6 | 33 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 45 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 37 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 48 | 1 | 49 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 44 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | SAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 52 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

