Chicago
Blues
5-5
24
FINAL
23
Vancouver
Northmen
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Chicago Blues narrowly defeated the Vancouver Northmen with a final score of 24-23. The stakes were high as both teams vied for playoff positioning, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike. The Blues' victory keeps their postseason hopes alive while leaving the Northmen to regroup after a hard-fought battle.
Chicago's Justin Fields showcased his prowess under center, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, Vancouver's Patrick Mahomes put up impressive numbers with 304 passing yards, but it was Derrick Henry's powerful running game that stood out, as he churned out 115 rushing yards. Stefon Diggs was a constant threat in the receiving game, racking up 165 yards and keeping the Blues' secondary on high alert throughout the game.
The defensive efforts were highlighted by Trey Amos for Chicago, who recorded nine total tackles, helping to stifle Vancouver's late-game drives. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Chicago's defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that ultimately led to the game-winning score. Despite Laiatu Latu's lone sack for Vancouver and Renardo Green's interception, the Blues' defense proved resilient when it mattered most, sealing the win and showcasing their playoff credentials.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 40 | 27 | 68% | 304 | 1 | 0 | 98.3 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 235 | 2 | 3 | 59.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 115 | 6.8 | 50 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 77 | 6.4 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 10 | 165 | 16.5 | 94 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 35 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 44 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 52 |

