New Orleans
Saints
1-8
21
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 28-21, showcasing their resilience in a tight contest. With playoff implications on the line, the Bears emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Quarterback Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 234 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Bears' offense with precision. D'Andre Swift contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 84 rushing yards, while Rome Odunze made an impact in the air with 111 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Williams throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints struggled to contain the Bears' offensive rhythm, but linebacker Pete Werner managed to record eight total tackles, highlighting his effort on that side of the ball. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chicago's offense executed a crucial drive, capped by a touchdown pass from Williams, allowing the Bears to pull ahead for the win and ultimately seal the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 20 | 234 | 3 | 0 | 109.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 39 | 23 | 216 | 1 | 0 | 82.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 78 | 7.1 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 11 | 16 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud III | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

