Chicago
Bears
6-7
24
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
10-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 15 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 27-24. The victory keeps the Bills firmly in playoff contention, while the Bears face increasing pressure as the season winds down.
Josh Allen led the Bills’ offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Meanwhile, James Cook III provided a significant boost on the ground, racking up 102 rushing yards. On the other side, Caleb Williams threw for 257 yards, connecting with Luther Burden III for an impressive 156 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Bills made critical plays to halt the Bears' momentum, highlighted by Landon Jackson's two sacks that disrupted Chicago's offensive flow. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bills' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the victory. With both teams showcasing their strengths, it was Buffalo's timely defensive stops that made the difference in this thrilling encounter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 35 | 18 | 257 | 1 | 0 | 85.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 20 | 188 | 2 | 0 | 93.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 102 | 8.5 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 15 | 75 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Jackson | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |

