Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers: Player Stats and Analysis
Quarterbacks
Justin Fields (CHI)
Passing: 22/32, 253 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing: 11 carries, 75 yards
Fields had a solid performance, completing over 60% of his passes and rushing for over 70 yards. He made several key plays with his legs, including a 20-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Sam Darnold (CAR)
Passing: 19/30, 194 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: 6 carries, 23 yards
Darnold was less efficient than Fields, completing just 63% of his passes. He also threw an interception in the fourth quarter that led to a Bears touchdown.
Running Backs
David Montgomery (CHI)
Rushing: 22 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD
Montgomery had a strong game, averaging over 4.5 yards per carry. He also scored the Bears' only touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in the third quarter.
Chuba Hubbard (CAR)
Rushing: 17 carries, 75 yards
Hubbard was less effective than Montgomery, averaging just over 4 yards per carry. He also had a fumble in the third quarter that was recovered by the Bears.
Wide Receivers
Darnell Mooney (CHI)
Receiving: 6 catches, 105 yards
Mooney was Fields' favorite target, leading the Bears in receiving yards. He had several big plays, including a 40-yard reception in the first quarter.
DJ Moore (CAR)
Receiving: 5 catches, 102 yards, 1 TD
Moore was Darnold's most productive receiver, leading the Panthers in both receptions and receiving yards. He scored the Panthers' only touchdown of the game on a 25-yard reception in the second quarter.
Defense
Bears Defense
The Bears defense had a strong performance, holding the Panthers to just 261 total yards. They also forced two turnovers, an interception by Eddie Jackson and a fumble recovery by Matt Adams.
Panthers Defense
The Panthers defense was less effective, allowing the Bears to gain 372 total yards. They also failed to force any turnovers.
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