Chicago
Bears
6-1
24
FINAL
26
Denver
Broncos
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 26-24 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. The victory not only boosts the Broncos' playoff aspirations but also highlights their resilience in a crucial home game against a formidable opponent.
Jacoby Brissett led the offensive charge for Denver, throwing for 194 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make pivotal plays when it mattered most. Trumaine Baskett complemented the passing game with a strong performance on the ground, racking up 101 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua proved to be a reliable target, finishing with 104 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Broncos were anchored by Alohi Gilman, who tallied five total tackles, helping to stifle the Bears' scoring opportunities. While DaQuan Jones of the Bears made a notable impact with 1.5 sacks, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Denver's defense held Chicago to a field goal, preserving their slim lead and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 194 | 2 | 0 | 134.1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 144 | 1 | 0 | 86.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumaine Baskett | HB | 13 | 101 | 7.8 | 64 | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 15 | 99 | 6.6 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 37 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trumaine Baskett | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Harris | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elandon Roberts | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 47 |

