Chicago
Bears
0-0
42
FINAL
14
New Orleans
Saints
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 1 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the New Orleans Saints with a decisive 42-14 victory, setting a strong tone for the 2027 season. The Bears' offense showcased their firepower, while the Saints struggled to find their rhythm from the outset.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 326 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as a formidable force this season. His favorite target, Zach Charbonnet, racked up 128 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Saints' secondary. Meanwhile, New Orleans struggled on the ground, with Kendre Miller managing only 20 rushing yards against a stout Bears defense.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, highlighted by Shemar Turner's sack and Raion Strader's interception, both of which contributed to the Saints' inability to mount a comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when Strader's interception halted a promising Saints drive, allowing Chicago to extend their lead and effectively put the game out of reach. This performance sets a high bar for the Bears as they look to build on their strong start.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 17 | 15 | 88% | 326 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 217 | 2 | 4 | 97.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendre Miller | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 68 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 24 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 110 | 36.7 | 50 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 8 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 22 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raion Strader | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacobe Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

