New York
Giants
2-2
21
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Chicago Bears held off the New York Giants with a final score of 24-21, marking an important victory in the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to improve their standings, but it was the Bears who emerged triumphantly on their home turf.
Offensively, Ahmad Hardy was the star for Chicago, racking up an impressive 176 rushing yards that kept the Giants' defense on its heels. Jordan Love of the Giants also had a standout performance, throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns, with Puka Nacua leading the receiving corps with 148 yards. Despite their efforts, it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the game turned when Chicago's Caleb Ransaw made crucial tackles to stifle New York's momentum. Although Will Echoles of the Giants managed to record 2.5 sacks, it was Elijah Green's interception that provided a pivotal moment for Chicago, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory. The Bears' defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring their narrow triumph over the Giants.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 31 | 11 | 35% | 249 | 3 | 3 | 57.7 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 126 | 1 | 2 | 51.7 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12 | 0 | 0 | 116.6 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 14 | 176 | 12.6 | 18 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Ousmane Kromah | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaheim White | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 65 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 34 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Echoles | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Moore | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Green | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Josephs | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Nicholson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| King Mack | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CJ Allen | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| John Love | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 |

