Broncos at Bears
Chicago Bears 31, Denver Broncos 15 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Broncos 15 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Bears 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPCaleb Williams 306 yds passingRJ Harvey 32 yds rushingZavion Thomas 153 yds receivingTotal yards 218 · 335Passing yards 186 · 290Rushing yards 32 · 45Completions 14/24 · 22/27Yards per carry 8.0 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 31-15, solidifying their playoff positioning. The stakes were high as both teams sought to improve their standing, but it was the Bears who came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Caleb Williams led the charge for the Bears, throwing for an impressive 306 yards and three touchdowns. His standout performance was complemented by Zavion Thomas, who racked up 153 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to break open the Broncos' secondary. Together, they orchestrated an offensive display that overwhelmed Denver throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Tyrique Stevenson shined with two interceptions, effectively halting any momentum the Broncos attempted to build. The turning point came in the second half when Chicago's defense forced a turnover deep in Denver territory, allowing the Bears to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/24 | 58% | 215 | 2 | 2 | 81.0 |
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 22/27 | 81% | 306 | 3 | 0 | 150.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 11 | 19 | 1.7 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Brock BowersTE | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 40 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 9 | 153 | 17.0 | 59 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 37 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ryan WilliamsWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Cole KmetTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red MurdockWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar TurnerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin DavisWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze BridgesSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jordan TurnerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bears | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 1/1 | 4 | 54 |
| Ryan StonehouseP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |