Denver
Broncos
1-1
15
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Chicago Bears held off the Denver Broncos with a final score of 21-15, improving to 2-1 on the young season. This Week 3 clash was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum heading into the heart of the season.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for the Bears, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Rome Odunze was his primary target, racking up 76 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable weapon in key situations. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey led the Broncos' ground attack with 50 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to get them over the hump.
Defensively, Montez Sweat was a game-changer for Chicago, registering two sacks and an interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. The Bears' defense applied consistent pressure on the Broncos' offense, which was pivotal in stalling their drives. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Sweat's interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive, sealing the victory for Chicago.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 13 | 12 | 190 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 14 | 9 | 144 | 1 | 1 | 92.5 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 22 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandon Tatum | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Springs | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

