Green Bay
Packers
11-3
26
FINAL
42
Chicago
Bears
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 clash, the Chicago Bears topped the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 42-26. With playoff positioning on the line, the Bears delivered a strong performance to secure their postseason aspirations while dealing a blow to the Packers' chances.
Jordan Love of the Packers put forth a standout performance, throwing for 303 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' offensive firepower. D'Andre Swift led the ground game for Chicago with 94 rushing yards, while Zavion Thomas emerged as a key target, racking up 95 receiving yards to complement the Bears' dynamic offensive attack.
Defensively, the Bears were formidable, with Malik Muhammad leading the team in tackles and Austin Booker contributing two sacks to disrupt the Packers' rhythm. The turning point came when Harrison Smith intercepted Love twice, shifting momentum firmly in Chicago's favor and sealing the victory. The Bears' ability to capitalize on turnovers and pressure the quarterback proved crucial in this high-stakes matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 33 | 21 | 303 | 4 | 2 | 107.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 13 | 8 | 168 | 3 | 1 | 112.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 16 | 94 | 5.9 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

