New Orleans
Saints
5-2
31
FINAL
17
Chicago
Bears
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 11 of the 2026 season, the New Orleans Saints topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 31-17. The victory not only boosts the Saints' playoff aspirations but also underscores their offensive prowess as they continue to assert dominance in the league.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 308 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Colston Loveland emerged as his favorite target, racking up 117 receiving yards, while the Saints maintained a balanced attack that kept the Bears' defense on its heels. Blake Corum was the standout for Chicago, rushing for 78 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the explosive Saints offense.
Defensively, the Saints were anchored by Markquese Bell, who recorded 11 total tackles, helping to stifle the Bears' momentum throughout the game. Khalil Mack's 1.5 sacks for Chicago provided some defensive highlights, but the game’s turning point came when the Saints thwarted a crucial Bears drive, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately secure the win. New Orleans continues to look like a formidable contender as they head deeper into the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 308 | 3 | 0 | 107.6 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 48 | 24 | 50% | 213 | 1 | 0 | 69.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 60 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 71 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 37 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 2 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markquese Bell | SS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 47 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |

