Chicago
Bears
2-5
27
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 5d ago
The Chicago Bears triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 27-17 in a crucial Week 8 matchup of the 2028 season. This victory not only boosts the Bears' playoff aspirations but also solidifies their position within a competitive conference race. Juan Hardin was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns. De'Von Achane added a powerful ground game, rushing for 107 yards, while Rome Odunze was a reliable target, racking up 128 receiving yards. Their offensive cohesion proved too much for the Bills to handle throughout the contest. Buffalo's defense, led by Roquan Smith's 11 tackles and Kayvon Thibodeaux's impressive 2.5 sacks, made key plays but struggled to contain the Bears' offense consistently. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hardin connected with Odunze for a touchdown that gave Chicago a lead they would not relinquish. Despite Alontae Taylor's interception, the Bills could not mount a comeback, allowing the Bears to hold off the late-game surge.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Juan HardinQB362261%2653199.8
Lamar JacksonQB371951%2541171.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
De'Von AchaneHB171076.3400290
Braden O'SullivanHB9303.34080
Lamar JacksonQB8263.32080
Adrian Peterson Jr.HB6152.55080
Juan HardinQB3113.7—040
Ray DavisHB351.7—140
Kai O'SullivanWR000.0—000
Darnell Washington Jr.TE000.0—001
Rome OdunzeWR000.0—000
Jaylen WaddleWR000.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Rome OdunzeWR612821.3851760
Kai O'SullivanWR610818.0671612
Darnell Washington Jr.TE67412.3210290
Xavier WorthyWR46416.0140260
Michael TriggTE45112.8120161
Jaylen WaddleWR4379.380141
Chris BellWR3258.332110
Will PattersonWR22110.570170
Jahan DotsonWR199.06090
Adrian Peterson Jr.HB231.51020
De'Von AchaneHB100.02000
Braden O'SullivanHB2-1-0.53011
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tommy Doman JrP0000
Spencer ShraderK11244
Michael DicksonP0000
Charlie SmythK22348