Chicago
Bears
1-3
43
FINAL
28
Green Bay
Packers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 43-28, solidifying their position in the NFC North. This win was crucial for Chicago as they seek to gain momentum in the 2026 season against their long-time rivals.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for the Bears, throwing for an impressive 337 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Zavion Thomas emerged as his favorite target, racking up 180 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Bears' aerial attack. Meanwhile, the Packers struggled to find their rhythm offensively, with Josh Jacobs managing only 15 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Bears made pivotal plays that shifted the game's momentum in their favor. Jaylon Johnson's two interceptions were key in stifling any potential scoring drives from the Packers, while Dillon Thieneman led the team with three total tackles. The Bears' defense effectively contained Green Bay's offense, allowing them to secure a decisive win and maintain their competitive edge in the division.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 337 | 5 | 3 | 97.4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 40 | 27 | 68% | 334 | 2 | 4 | 70.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 180 | 45.0 | 30 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 43 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 35 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 68 | 8.5 | 53 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

