Chicago
Bears
2-2
44
FINAL
0
Green Bay
Packers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Chicago Bears shut out the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 44-0 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory not only improves the Bears' standing in the league but also sends a clear message about their playoff ambitions as the season progresses.
Caleb Williams was unstoppable under center, throwing for 351 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise. Rome Odunze emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 135 receiving yards, while Kyle Monangai contributed on the ground with 47 rushing yards, helping maintain offensive momentum throughout the game.
The Bears' defense was relentless, highlighted by Jaylon Johnson's standout performance with three interceptions, creating crucial turnovers that stifled any chance of a Packers comeback. Gervon Dexter Sr added to the defensive dominance with two sacks, while Devin Bush led the team in tackles with nine. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Johnson's first interception set up a touchdown that shifted the game's momentum firmly in favor of Chicago.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 42 | 27 | 351 | 3 | 0 | 114.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 36 | 2.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaVon Hamilton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 46 |

