The Chicago Bears earned a decisive road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, boosting their record to 9-3 while the Eagles fell to 8-4. A powerful rushing performance from D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, who combined for 255 yards and two touchdowns, overwhelmed Philadelphia's defense. Quarterback Caleb Williams contributed a key touchdown pass to Cole Kmet in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Game Overview
The Bears controlled the matchup at Lincoln Financial Field, outgaining the Eagles 425 to 317 yards and dominating time of possession with 39:18 compared to Philadelphia's 20:42. Chicago's offense focused on the ground game, averaging 6.7 yards per carry—the highest allowed by the Eagles this season. The Bears converted 10 of 17 third downs, while the Eagles managed just 1 of 8 before their final drive.
Key Performances
D'Andre Swift rushed for 125 yards on 18 carries, including a 3-yard touchdown in the first quarter, marking a strong rebound from his previous outing. Kyle Monangai added 130 yards on 22 carries, highlighted by a 31-yard run and a 4-yard score that capped an 87-yard drive. Caleb Williams completed 17 of 36 passes for 154 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
For the Eagles, Jalen Hurts went 19 of 34 for 230 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, but turnovers plagued the team, including a fumble on a 'tush push' attempt. A.J. Brown caught 10 passes for 132 yards and two scores, but Saquon Barkley was held to 56 yards on 13 carries. The Eagles scored only three points in the first half and struggled with four three-and-outs.
Implications and Quotes
This loss extends Philadelphia's skid to two games, raising questions about their Super Bowl repeat chances despite remaining atop the NFC East. Chicago solidifies its NFC North lead, with playoff odds rising to 74 percent per models. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams praised his line: “We got two great backs, and we got a hell of an offensive line... I love those guys up front, and they deserve all the credit.”
The Bears' rushing duo became the first pair for Chicago with 100-plus yards each since 1985, underscoring their NFL-leading ground attack heading into December.