Green Bay
Packers
3-11
19
FINAL
27
Chicago
Bears
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 27-19, solidifying their playoff position as the season winds down. The victory not only boosts the Bears' confidence but also complicates the Packers' path to the postseason, highlighting the stakes in this fierce NFC North rivalry.
Trevor Lawrence delivered a stellar performance for Chicago, throwing for 302 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Courtland Sutton was a key target, racking up 100 receiving yards and making critical catches to keep drives alive. Meanwhile, Jordan Mason contributed with a solid ground game, picking up 71 rushing yards to support the Bears' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Bears were formidable, with Quincy Williams leading the squad with eight total tackles, anchoring a unit that kept the Packers' offense in check. Jermaine Johnson II made his presence felt with 2.5 sacks, disrupting Green Bay's passing game at crucial moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Johnson's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Bears to seal the game and their playoff hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 302 | 3 | 0 | 143.1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 251 | 1 | 0 | 106.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 10 | 71 | 7.1 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 10 | 23 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Thomas | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 22 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 9 | 99 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 21 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 77 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ian Thomas | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49 |

