Chicago
Bears
4-12
31
FINAL
28
Kansas City
Chiefs
6-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Bears emerged victorious in a contest that showcased their offensive firepower and tenacious defense.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 277 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team to a crucial victory. He connected seamlessly with wide receiver Luther Burden III, who racked up 118 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Kenneth Walker III contributed on the ground as well, adding 50 rushing yards to the offensive effort.
Defensively, the Bears made pivotal plays that ultimately changed the course of the game. Miles Scott's two interceptions were game-changers, halting potential scoring drives by the Chiefs and giving Chicago the advantage they needed. With Brian Burns applying constant pressure and securing a sack, the Bears' defense held strong, especially during the game's crucial moments, allowing them to secure the victory and maintain their momentum heading into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 43 | 29 | 277 | 4 | 2 | 96.7 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 43 | 24 | 240 | 0 | 3 | 42.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 13 | 38 | 2.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 12 | 118 | 9.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker III | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | SS | 7 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** Obiazor | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 |

