Indianapolis
Colts
7-9
27
FINAL
31
Chicago
Bears
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 31-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive and maintaining momentum in the season. Both teams entered the game with critical stakes, but it was the Bears who ultimately emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Jalen Milroe was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and poise in the pocket. Meanwhile, Nate Frazier complemented the passing game with a strong ground performance, racking up 110 rushing yards, while Rashid Shaheed led the receiving corps with an impressive 120 yards, making several key catches to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, Carson Crawford was a force for the Bears, leading the team with seven total tackles, while Laiatu Latu made his presence felt with two critical sacks that disrupted the Colts' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Latu's second sack forced a crucial fumble, allowing the Bears to regain possession and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 34 | 23 | 288 | 3 | 0 | 123.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 38 | 23 | 271 | 2 | 0 | 99.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 15 | 110 | 7.3 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 31 | 2.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dilin Jones | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dilin Jones | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Smith | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Crawford | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | REDGE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Franklin | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cheta Ofili | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Zachery | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Carter | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahshawn Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Hopper | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Cheeks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Seibert | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 55 |

