Cleveland
Browns
5-2
36
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 36-35 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Browns who ultimately emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish.
Cleveland’s offense was led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who threw for an impressive 288 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was his top target, racking up 101 receiving yards and securing pivotal catches throughout the game. On the ground, Dylan Sampson contributed 49 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Bears' defense guessing.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays at key moments, particularly from cornerback Tyson Campbell, who intercepted two passes, shifting momentum back to Cleveland when it mattered most. Juwan Franks added pressure with a sack, disrupting Chicago's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Campbell's second interception set up the game-winning drive, sealing the victory for the Browns.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 29 | 23 | 288 | 4 | 2 | 118.8 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 15 | 6 | 177 | 2 | 4 | 84.5 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 94 | 47.0 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matias Cordova | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefan St. Louis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juwan Franks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicolas Fernandez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silas Worthy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Vernon | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31 |

