New York
Giants
0-0
35
FINAL
49
Chicago
Bears
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown to kick off the 2027 season, the Chicago Bears topped the New York Giants 49-35. This Week 1 battle set the tone for what promises to be an exciting year in the franchise, with both teams looking to establish their dominance early on.
Chicago's Caleb Williams was the star of the night, throwing for 376 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Isaac Brown added a strong ground game with 103 rushing yards, while the Bears' offense proved too much for the Giants' defense to handle. Malik Nabers shined for New York, racking up 153 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bears' explosive attack.
On the defensive side, Chicago's Dillon Thieneman made a significant impact with two interceptions, turning the tide in crucial moments. Zach Harrison also contributed with 1.5 sacks, applying pressure on the Giants' quarterback throughout the game. The turning point came when Thieneman's second interception led to a quick touchdown, giving the Bears a commanding lead that they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 376 | 5 | 1 | 126.9 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 340 | 4 | 3 | 100.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 7 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 12 | 71 | 5.9 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 153 | 38.3 | 113 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 2 | 104 | 52.0 | 9 | 2 | 66 | 2 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 46 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 40 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 40 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 38 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 22 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip Lewis | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Kite | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

