Chicago
Bears
0-0
12
FINAL
29
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 9d ago
In a strong season opener, the Denver Broncos topped the Chicago Bears 29-12, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for the 2027 campaign. With both teams eager to make a statement, the Broncos emerged victorious, demonstrating their potential as serious contenders this season. Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 306 yards, while RJ Harvey added to the offensive assault with 87 rushing yards. Jaylen Waddle was Nix's favorite target, racking up 80 receiving yards and making key plays that kept the chains moving. The Broncos' balanced attack was too much for the Bears to handle, allowing them to maintain control throughout the game. Defensively, Jonathon Cooper was a standout for Denver, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Bears' rhythm and applied constant pressure on their quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cooper’s relentless pursuit led to a crucial turnover that shifted momentum firmly in favor of the Broncos. Chicago struggled to recover, unable to find their footing against a determined Denver defense that sealed the game as the clock wound down.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Bo NixQB44293060085.9
Caleb WilliamsQB36211740070.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
RJ HarveyHB16875.41260
D'Andre SwiftHB14372.6071
J.K. DobbinsHB9222.4151
Caleb WilliamsQB8182.3060
Bo NixQB3113.7060
Adam TrautmanTE133.0031
Jaylen WaddleWR000.0000
Kyle MonangaiHB1-2-2.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Jaylen WaddleWR48020.00260
Courtland SuttonWR7649.10150
Colston LovelandTE34715.70291
Rome OdunzeWR5459.00131
Troy FranklinWR5459.00230
Evan EngramTE44411.00300
Adam TrautmanTE33812.70160
D'Andre SwiftHB4266.50100
George PickensWR3206.70130
Luther Burden IIIWR2178.50100
Marvin Mims JrWR11515.00150
J.K. DobbinsHB11313.00130
Zavion ThomasWR199.0090
RJ HarveyHB471.8070
Kyle MonangaiHB273.5050
Cole KmetTE133.0030
Justin JolyTE000.0001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK55252
Cairo SantosK44052