Bears at Colts
Chicago Bears 27, Indianapolis Colts 21 · THE Madden League
Final Score
Bears 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Colts 21 0 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPJuan Hardin 322 yds passingDe'Von Achane 75 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 121 yds receivingMarlon Humphrey 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 467 · 324Passing yards 322 · 179Rushing yards 145 · 145Completions 18/35 · 0/0Yards per carry 5.0 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the Indianapolis Colts 27-21, solidifying their position as a playoff contender in the 2028 season. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the stakes were high, making this matchup one to remember.
Bears quarterback Juan Hardin had a standout performance, throwing for 322 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was his primary target, racking up 121 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane added a solid ground game with 75 rushing yards. Together, they showcased an explosive offensive effort that kept the Colts' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Colts struggled to contain Chicago's high-powered offense, despite Marlon Humphrey's six tackles and an interception. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Bears' defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, forcing the Colts to turn the ball over on downs. This critical stop allowed Chicago to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Juan HardinQB | 18/35 | 51% | 322 | 3 | 1 | 99.9 |
| Other | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 14/36 | 39% | 179 | 1 | 1 | 52.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 13 | 75 | 5.8 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Adrian Peterson Jr.HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Juan HardinQB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Oscar SermonHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael TriggTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Ben BryantHB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 44 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Will IrvingHB | 17 | 40 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan JamesHB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 87 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Michael TriggTE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 42 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Chris BellWR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 89 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will IrvingHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jayden HigginsWR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Joe BartolozziCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monke D. LuffyFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah FoskeyREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||
| Josh SotoMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HartCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree CaldwellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley WilliamsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Saunders JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton McQueenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 3 | 28 |
| Colts | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 1 | 54 |