Chicago
Bears
13-3
28
FINAL
24
Buffalo
Bills
15-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 23 showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 28-24, securing an important victory in their quest for playoff positioning. Both teams entered the matchup with high stakes, but it was the Bears who ultimately came out on top in this tightly contested battle.
Chicago's offense shone brightly, led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for four touchdowns and showcased his ability to connect with his receivers. Justin Herbert also had a standout performance, racking up 292 passing yards, while Roman Wilson was a key target, finishing with 93 receiving yards. Dameon Pierce contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bills' defense on its heels.
On the defensive side, Kamren Curl stood out with seven total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting Buffalo's offensive opportunities. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bears' defense tightened up, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed Chicago to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. Grady Jarrett added pressure with a sack, showcasing the Bears' ability to disrupt the Bills' rhythm when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 21 | 292 | 2 | 0 | 136.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 37 | 28 | 279 | 4 | 0 | 132.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | WR | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Curl | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tariq Woolen | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | REDGE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Thomas | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Ron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Tryon-Shoyinka | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

