Chicago
Bears
5-8
31
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
5-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Buffalo Bills 31-17, solidifying their playoff ambitions with a crucial road victory. This win not only boosts their confidence but also puts them in a strong position as the season heads into its final stretch.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for the Bears, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Hunter Henry was his favorite target, racking up 70 receiving yards and making key catches to keep drives alive. Meanwhile, James Cook III was a standout for the Bills, rushing for 78 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bears made critical plays that shifted the momentum. Jonathan Allen's two sacks were pivotal in disrupting the Bills' offensive rhythm, while Jourdan Lewis's interception provided a key turnover that the Bears capitalized on. With their defense stepping up when it mattered most, Chicago managed to hold off any late-game surge from Buffalo, sealing the victory with a strong overall performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 196 | 2 | 0 | 102.5 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 120 | 0 | 1 | 48.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 78 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 15 | 43 | 2.9 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Sample | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 11 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Harris | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 47 |

