Chicago
Bears
7-0
45
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 15, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 45 to 42. This victory was crucial for the Bears as they continue to solidify their playoff positioning in a tightly contested season. The high-scoring affair kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams put on a stellar performance, throwing for 384 yards and four touchdowns, while also contributing 48 rushing yards. His standout connection with receiver Zavion Thomas, who racked up an impressive 194 receiving yards, proved to be a game-changer for the Bears' offense. The duo's chemistry was evident as they consistently moved the ball downfield and found the end zone.
On the defensive side, Dillon Thieneman led the Bears with seven tackles and an interception, providing critical stops at key moments. Despite the Bills' efforts, including two sacks from TJ Parker, the Bears' defense made the crucial plays that sealed the victory. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Thieneman's interception shifted momentum back to Chicago, allowing them to control the clock and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 18 | 82% | 384 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 24 | 77% | 380 | 3 | 2 | 123.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 7 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 194 | 32.3 | 13 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 144 | 14.4 | 111 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 48 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 44 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 29 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

