New York
Giants
0-0
51
FINAL
66
Chicago
Bears
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the New York Giants 66-51 in Week 1 of the 2028 season. With both teams looking to set the tone for the year, the Bears emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their early-season momentum.
Caleb Williams was the star of the night for Chicago, throwing an impressive seven touchdown passes, leading the offense to a remarkable performance. Jaxson Dart of the Giants also put on a show with 551 passing yards, but ultimately, it was the Bears' ability to find the end zone that made the difference. On the ground, Demond Claiborne contributed for New York with 105 rushing yards while Malik Nabers highlighted the receiving corps with 263 yards.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Amare Barno recorded two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Dart throughout the game, while Dillon Thieneman's two interceptions proved crucial in stifling the Giants’ comeback attempts. The Bears seized control of the match with a pivotal sequence in the second quarter, where they turned a close battle into a commanding lead with back-to-back touchdown drives.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 551 | 5 | 3 | 97.2 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 422 | 7 | 3 | 102.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 16 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | — | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 263 | 65.8 | 172 | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Dorian Thomas | TE | 8 | 156 | 19.5 | 49 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 152 | 25.3 | 35 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 14 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 20 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | — | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 9 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacobe Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reese Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karon Prunty | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deantre Prince | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Radicic | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |

