Bears at Bills
Chicago Bears 23, Buffalo Bills 20 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Bears 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Bills 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPCaleb Williams 206 yds passingJames Cook III 101 yds rushingLuther Burden III 112 yds receivingLeo Chenal 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 317 · 342Passing yards 206 · 165Rushing yards 111 · 177Completions 16/30 · 17/31Yards per carry 4.6 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 23-20, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Bears managed to outlast the Bills in a contest that had significant implications for postseason positioning.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 206 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make critical plays when it mattered most. He connected with Luther Burden III, who had a stellar game with 112 receiving yards, providing a reliable target throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Buffalo's James Cook III made his mark on the ground, rushing for 101 yards and keeping the Bears' defense on their toes.
Chicago's defense played a pivotal role in sealing the victory, led by Leo Chenal, who recorded eight total tackles, consistently disrupting Buffalo's offensive flow. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bears' defense held strong, preventing the Bills from converting a crucial third down, allowing Chicago to maintain their slim lead. With this win, the Bears remain firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 16/30 | 53% | 206 | 2 | 1 | 83.4 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 17/31 | 55% | 165 | 1 | 1 | 67.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 16 | 101 | 6.3 | 56 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Ray DavisHB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 59 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville GallimoreDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dayo OdeyingboREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco JacksonWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael HoechtLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 3/3 | 2 | 50 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 2/3 | 2 | 48 |