Las Vegas
Raiders
5-2
52
FINAL
42
Chicago
Bears
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 52-42. The victory keeps the Raiders in the hunt for a strong playoff position, while the Bears, despite a valiant effort, fall short in their quest for consistency this season.
Chicago's Caleb Williams showcased his incredible talent, throwing for 395 yards and four touchdowns, providing a constant threat through the air. Isaac Brown also made significant contributions on the ground, rushing for 114 yards, while the Raiders' Dont'e Thornton Jr. emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 189 yards and finding the end zone, highlighting the offensive firepower on both sides.
On the defensive side, the Raiders made key plays that shifted momentum, with Koi Perich leading the team in tackles and Travon Walker notching 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a crucial stop by the Raiders' defense allowed them to maintain their lead, ultimately sealing the victory and showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 395 | 4 | 1 | 137.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 21 | 17 | 81% | 370 | 4 | 1 | 138.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 17 | 114 | 6.7 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 189 | 37.8 | 27 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 170 | 42.5 | 51 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 7 | 170 | 24.3 | 19 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 83 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 24 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Holmes J.R. | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morgan Nichols | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 40 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

