Green Bay
Packers
1-6
10
FINAL
42
Chicago
Bears
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Chicago Bears dominated the Green Bay Packers, securing a commanding 42-10 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the Bears showcased their offensive firepower, ensuring their position in the postseason race while further complicating the Packers' efforts to stay relevant in the hunt.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 490 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Packers' secondary. Rome Odunze was his top target, racking up 139 receiving yards, while the Bears' offense as a whole was relentless throughout the game. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs led the Packers in rushing, but his 71 yards were not nearly enough to keep pace with Chicago's explosive attack.
Defensively, the Bears made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Dillon Thieneman led the charge with eight total tackles, while Montez Sweat added 1.5 sacks, putting consistent pressure on the Packers' offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bears' defense stifled a potential scoring drive by intercepting a pass, allowing Chicago to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 41 | 22 | 490 | 6 | 3 | 105.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 35 | 20 | 153 | 0 | 3 | 32.2 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 71 | 5.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 139 | 46.3 | 1 | 74 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 2 | 41 | 2 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 |

