Browns at Bears
Cleveland Browns 49, Chicago Bears 21 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Browns 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XP
Bears 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPMichael Penix Jr 233 yds passingMike Washington Jr 303 yds rushingXavier Worthy 94 yds receivingKeionte Scott 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 529 · 166Passing yards 222 · 130Rushing yards 307 · 36Completions 12/20 · 14/27Yards per carry 23.6 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
The Cleveland Browns decisively beat the Chicago Bears 49-21 in a Week 5 matchup that showcased their offensive firepower and solidified their standing in the league. With both teams looking to secure a crucial victory, the Browns emerged dominant, leaving the Bears struggling to keep pace.
Cleveland's offense was led by running back Mike Washington Jr., who ran rampant for an impressive 303 rushing yards, highlighting a ground game that overwhelmed the Bears' defense. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. contributed significantly with 233 passing yards, while receiver Xavier Worthy added a strong presence with 94 receiving yards. Despite the Bears' Caleb Williams throwing three touchdown passes, it wasn’t enough to match Cleveland's relentless attack.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Brandon Stephens registered an interception that halted a promising Bears drive, while the overall defensive pressure kept Williams on his toes, despite Montez Sweat's two sacks for Chicago. The turning point came when Cleveland scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, creating a gap that the Bears could not close.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 12/20 | 60% | 233 | 3 | 1 | 119.3 |
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 12/27 | 44% | 148 | 3 | 2 | 68.1 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Mike Washington JrHB | 12 | 303 | 25.3 | 156 | 4 | 98 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 19 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 17 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 42 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| John WalkerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon StephensFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will HeldtREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bears | |||||
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar TurnerREDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ScottDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco JacksonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoachMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler ThomasFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |