Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
34
FINAL
43
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 43-34. This Week 2 clash of the 2027 season showcased both teams' offensive firepower, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious at home, securing an early statement win in the season.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 362 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Steelers' secondary. Zavion Thomas was his prime target, racking up 119 receiving yards, while D'Andre Swift contributed with a solid ground game, adding 72 rushing yards to the mix. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Steelers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears made pivotal plays when it mattered most, with T.J. Edwards snagging an interception that shifted momentum back to Chicago in the second half. Gervon Dexter Sr added pressure with a key sack, helping to disrupt the Steelers’ rhythm. Overall, the Bears' defense, though not dominant, stepped up at critical moments, ultimately sealing the victory and allowing their offense to shine.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 362 | 4 | 2 | 114.8 |
| Byrum Brown | QB | 14 | 4 | 29% | 89 | 1 | 3 | 37.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 19 | 72 | 3.8 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 45 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 76 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryan Billups | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 14 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Echols | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 41 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

