New York
Giants
2-2
33
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the New York Giants by a score of 35 to 33, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season approaches its midpoint. This contest was crucial for both teams, as they each sought to solidify their standing in a competitive conference.
Caleb Williams showcased his prowess under center for Chicago, racking up 308 passing yards and throwing three touchdown passes, which proved instrumental in the Bears' victory. Meanwhile, Tyrone Tracy Jr. had a standout performance for the Giants, rushing for an impressive 153 yards, but it was ultimately not enough to secure the win. Zavion Thomas also contributed significantly to Chicago's offense, amassing 99 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, Abdul Carter led the Giants with five total tackles and stood out with 2.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Bears' offense. However, it was Stefan St. Louis who made the pivotal play for Chicago with a crucial interception, helping to swing momentum in the Bears' favor during the second half. This defensive stand was key in preserving their narrow lead and sealing the victory in a tightly contested game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 308 | 3 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Kyle McCord | QB | 9 | 4 | 44% | 130 | 1 | 1 | 88.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 153 | 38.3 | 2 | 2 | 92 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 19 | 76 | 4.0 | 21 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle McCord | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Aldridge | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 8 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 51 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 47 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 20 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 30 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 41 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stefan St. Louis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicolas Fernandez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie Vernon | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |

