Chicago
Bears
11-6
9
FINAL
7
Philadelphia
Eagles
12-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biting Wildcard Round matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 9-7, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in this defensive showdown. With postseason stakes on the line, every point proved crucial.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams led the charge with an impressive 241 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. While the offense struggled to find the end zone, D'Andre Swift contributed on the ground with 34 rushing yards, and the Eagles' Jalen Hurts managed a single touchdown pass. DeVonta Smith of Philadelphia shined in the receiving game, racking up 108 yards but ultimately unable to push his team past the Bears.
Defensively, the Bears were the standout unit, with Malik Muhammad leading the way with seven total tackles, while Montez Sweat dominated the pass rush, recording 2.5 sacks. The game turned in the fourth quarter when Sweat's pressure led to a crucial turnover on downs for the Eagles, allowing the Bears to maintain their slim lead. With both defenses performing at a high level, it was Chicago's grit that ultimately secured their victory and a shot at playoff glory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 20 | 11 | 241 | 1 | 3 | 75.2 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 24 | 17 | 223 | 1 | 1 | 96.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 9 | 34 | 3.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 11 | 29 | 2.6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 6 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

