Green Bay
Packers
6-8
7
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Green Bay Packers 35-7 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Bears secured a crucial victory that solidifies their postseason aspirations.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 228 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. D'Andre Swift contributed significantly on the ground with 78 rushing yards, while Rome Odunze led the receiving corps with an impressive 104 yards, making key catches that helped maintain offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Coby Bryant making a game-changing impact by picking off two passes, effectively stifling any hopes of a Packers comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago's defense forced a turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted the game's momentum firmly in their favor. The Bears' defensive prowess, combined with their explosive offense, proved too much for Green Bay to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 31 | 20 | 228 | 2 | 2 | 81.1 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 27 | 15 | 91 | 1 | 4 | 35.1 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 15 | 78 | 5.2 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | -14 | -4.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Hicks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

