Chicago
Bears
8-3
41
FINAL
29
Atlanta
Falcons
10-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 41-29, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a shot at the championship, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in a high-octane offensive battle.
D'Andre Swift was the standout performer for Chicago, racking up an impressive 243 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson kept Atlanta competitive, throwing for 242 yards and two touchdowns, with Drake London leading the receiving corps with 137 yards. The offensive firepower from both squads kept the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Dillon Thieneman's interception that shifted momentum late in the contest. While Mike Hughes led the Falcons with three tackles, it was Chicago's ability to capitalize on key defensive opportunities that sealed their victory. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Thieneman's pick set up a touchdown that put the Bears ahead for good, ultimately securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 242 | 2 | 1 | 95.3 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 17 | 14 | 82% | 138 | 1 | 0 | 120.0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 4 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 18 | 243 | 13.5 | 21 | 5 | 63 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 18 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 40 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 24 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 14 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 40 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

