Saints at Bears
New Orleans Saints 44, Chicago Bears 37 ยท ๐๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐27 2.0
Final Score
Saints 44 5 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XP
Bears 37 4 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 4 XPTyler Shough 405 yds passingKyren Williams 41 yds rushingBryce Lance 209 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 413 ยท 418Passing yards 395 ยท 360Rushing yards 18 ยท 58Completions 10/26 ยท 11/25Yards per carry 4.5 ยท 2.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the New Orleans Saints outlasted the Chicago Bears with a final score of 44-37, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Saints' explosive offense proved too much for the Bears to handle.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 405 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Bryce Lance was his favorite target, racking up 209 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Saints in the lead. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams managed only 41 rushing yards for the Bears, highlighting the Saints' defensive efforts against the run.
Defensively, the Saints were pivotal in securing the victory, with Lorenzo Styles Jr. stepping up with two critical interceptions that halted Chicago's momentum at key moments. Chase Young added to the pressure with a sack, further disrupting the Bears' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Styles' second interception led to a crucial Saints touchdown, allowing them to maintain a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 10/26 | 38% | 405 | 5 | 3 | 86.2 |
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 11/24 | 46% | 386 | 2 | 2 | 85.4 |
| Tyson BagentQB | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 20 | 41 | 2.0 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 5 | 209 | 41.8 | 53 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 43 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 50 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 66 | 0 | 77 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 53 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 54 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 2 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles JrFS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deantre PrinceCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil DiggsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron JordanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bears | |||||
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam LewisSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Cade YorkK | 1/1 | 3 | 27 |
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 3/4 | 4 | 58 |