Green Bay
Packers
5-9
14
FINAL
49
Chicago
Bears
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears dominated the Green Bay Packers with a decisive 49-14 victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. This win was crucial for the Bears, who aimed to maintain momentum as they head into the postseason.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show, throwing for an astounding 525 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Rome Odunze emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 274 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Packers' secondary. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs led the Packers' ground game with 54 rushing yards but struggled to make a significant impact in the face of Chicago's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Dillon Thieneman was a standout for the Bears, recording seven total tackles and an interception that shifted the game's momentum. The Bears' defense effectively contained the Packers' offense, limiting their big plays and forcing critical turnovers. The turning point came in the second quarter when Thieneman's interception led to a quick touchdown drive, putting the Bears ahead 28-7 and allowing them to control the game from there.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 41 | 27 | 66% | 525 | 7 | 0 | 148.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 167 | 2 | 3 | 49.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 18 | 54 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 13 | 274 | 21.1 | 73 | 4 | 62 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 10 | 223 | 22.3 | 20 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

