Chicago
Bears
6-1
52
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 52-31, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. The Bears showcased their offensive prowess, proving too much for the Chargers in Week 16 of the 2027 season.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 368 yards and guiding the Bears' explosive attack. He connected with Luther Burden III, who had a standout performance with 173 receiving yards, while Trey Benson contributed on the ground with 54 rushing yards. The combination of Williams' aerial assault and Burden's big plays kept the Chargers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Bears managed to disrupt the Chargers' rhythm, with Kayvon Thibodeaux recording a key sack that helped shift momentum in Chicago’s favor. Despite Justin Herbert throwing three touchdown passes for Los Angeles, the Bears' defense effectively contained the Chargers' offensive threats when it mattered most. The game's turning point came early in the second half when the Bears forced a turnover, allowing their offense to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 368 | 2 | 2 | 107.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 325 | 3 | 4 | 102.1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 8 | 173 | 21.6 | 73 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 148 | 37.0 | 36 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 16 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 40 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 46 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Norwood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Calhoun | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 42 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 40 |

