Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
15-4
34
FINAL
40
Chicago
Bears
16-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship clash, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, clinching a 40-34 victory to secure their spot in the Super Bowl. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for a chance at championship glory, but it was the Bears who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Offensively, Caleb Williams shined for Chicago, tossing three touchdown passes to lead his team to victory. Rayshon Luke was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 230 rushing yards that kept the Bears' offense dynamic and unpredictable. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield put up a valiant effort for the Buccaneers, throwing for 359 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Chicago's firepower.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Segun Olubi's timely interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Jakorian Bennett's six tackles helped contain Tampa Bay's offensive threats, while Travon Walker's sack provided much-needed pressure on Williams. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chicago's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 359 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 159 | 3 | 1 | 119.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 19 | 230 | 12.1 | 100 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 134 | 7.4 | 21 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 52 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 43 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 9 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 29 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 24 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

