Chicago
Bears
0-6
16
FINAL
32
Denver
Broncos
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 7 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Chicago Bears 32-16, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams eager to secure a crucial victory, the Broncos delivered an impressive performance that left no doubt about their dominance on the field.
Baker Mayfield showcased his skills for the Bears, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns, but it was Raleek Brown of the Broncos who led the ground game with 83 rushing yards. Evan Stewart was a standout receiver for Chicago, racking up 172 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Denver's offensive efficiency and defensive prowess.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Sam Williams recording four sacks and Payton Wilson making a significant impact with two interceptions and four tackles. The turning point came in the second half when Wilson's second interception shifted momentum back to the Broncos, allowing them to control the game and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 287 | 2 | 3 | 79.6 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 126 | 1 | 1 | 98.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleek Brown | HB | 16 | 83 | 5.2 | 35 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Stewart | WR | 4 | 172 | 43.0 | 49 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dillon Bell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |

