Chicago
Bears
4-2
45
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears put on a dominant performance, beating the Buffalo Bills 45-14 in a decisive Week 15 matchup. With playoff positioning on the line, the Bears showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their status as a contender in the 2026 season.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 351 yards and two touchdowns, while D'Andre Swift contributed significantly with 90 rushing yards. Zavion Thomas was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 112 yards, providing Williams with a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, Montez Sweat was a force to be reckoned with, recording 5 total tackles and 2.5 sacks, helping to stifle Buffalo's offensive efforts. The game's turning point came early in the second half when the Bears' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing their offense to extend the lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Bears' balanced attack and strong defensive presence proved too much for the Bills to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 19 | 351 | 2 | 1 | 105.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 19 | 184 | 0 | 2 | 60.4 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 90 | 9.0 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 40 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

