Bears at Panthers
Chicago Bears 31, Carolina Panthers 7 · NBS
Final Score
Bears 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPCaleb Williams 217 yds passingD'Andre Swift 74 yds rushingZavion Thomas 102 yds receivingJaycee Horn 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 304 · 191Passing yards 200 · 162Rushing yards 104 · 29Completions 15/23 · 10/26Yards per carry 5.0 · 2.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
The Chicago Bears decisively topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 31-7 in Week 9 of the 2027 season. This commanding victory keeps the Bears firmly in playoff contention, while the Panthers struggle to find their footing this season.
Caleb Williams shone brightly for the Bears, throwing for 217 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. D'Andre Swift added a strong ground game with 74 rushing yards, while Zavion Thomas emerged as a key target, racking up 102 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that overwhelmed the Panthers' defense.
Defensively, the Bears made their mark with Jaylon Johnson contributing an interception that shifted momentum in Chicago's favor. The Panthers' Luke Kuechly did his best to keep his team competitive with two sacks, but the Bears' defense consistently pressured the Carolina offense, limiting their scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Johnson's interception led to a quick touchdown drive, effectively sealing the game for Chicago.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 15/23 | 65% | 217 | 2 | 1 | 106.6 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Clark FullertonQB | 10/26 | 38% | 174 | 1 | 3 | 35.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 16 | 74 | 4.6 | 11 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Trevor EtienneHB | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Carlos WareHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 28 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 40 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 65 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 37 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 49 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Moses FendersonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar TurnerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville GallimoreDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke KuechlyMIKE | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo WattsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquee AllenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DobsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony DickensSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/2 | 4 | 52 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |