Chicago
Bears
10-3
51
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
9-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 51-42, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Bears who ultimately secured the victory, showcasing their offensive firepower in a high-scoring affair.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for three touchdowns and contributing to a balanced attack that featured D'Andre Swift's impressive 151 rushing yards. The Bears' offense was relentless, effectively mixing the run and pass to keep the Bills' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Josh Allen put up a valiant effort for Buffalo, racking up 398 passing yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays when it mattered most, with Gervon Dexter Sr. recording two sacks that helped disrupt Buffalo's rhythm. Dillon Thieneman's eight tackles anchored Chicago's defense, ensuring they could contain the Bills' explosive offense. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when a crucial interception from Christian Benford shifted momentum, but the Bears' resilience ultimately prevailed as they held off the Bills in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 48 | 22 | 46% | 398 | 2 | 3 | 62.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 324 | 3 | 2 | 103.2 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 24 | 151 | 6.3 | 23 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 12 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 33 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 34 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 22 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 3 | 6 | 25 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

