Los Angeles
Chargers
11-5
34
FINAL
42
Chicago
Bears
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 42-34, improving their record to 2-1 while the Chargers fall to 1-2. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Bears who made the most of their opportunities to secure the victory.
Leading the charge for the Bears was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who put on an impressive display with five touchdown passes while also adding 34 rushing yards. Colston Loveland emerged as Milroe's favorite target, racking up an impressive 159 receiving yards, showcasing a potent aerial attack that proved difficult for the Chargers to contain.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays at crucial moments, with Dillon Thieneman snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in Chicago's favor. Leonard Moore led the defense with four total tackles, while Shemar Turner added a sack to disrupt the Chargers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half, where a timely defensive stand allowed the Bears to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 25 | 280 | 3 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 15 | 13 | 279 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 20 | 10 | 181 | 1 | 2 | 58.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 0ronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 159 | 31.8 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| 0ronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| #553387939 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shemar Turner | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

