Bears-Saints Week 6 Recap
Bears 26, Saints 14 — Chicago Rolls Past New Orleans. Four straight wins and counting! the Bears defeat the Saints 26–14 behind D’Andre Swift’s 124 yards and a defense that forced four turnovers.
On Sunday, the Bears earned their fourth consecutive victory with a 26-14 win over the Saints. The result advanced Chicago to 4-2 on the season and snapped an eight-game losing streak versus New Orleans.
Key Moments of the Game
The Bears raced out to a 20-0 thanks in large part to two early turnovers by the Saints turning into points.
The Saints counter-punched, driving 91 yards to score right before halftime, and then 80 yards on back-to-back possessions (both capped by TD passes to Chris Olave) to pull within 20-14.
As a Bears fan, it got a little concerning for a while, but the Bears withstood the momentum shift by the Saints. The Bears added a couple field goals by Jake Moody and closed the game strong. The Bears defense locked down late and the offense ground-out the clock.
Standout Performances & Stats
Offense – Bears
The Bears run game has come to life these last two games. They piled up a season-high 222 rushing yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.
D’Andre Swift had another really nice game as he rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown. I, and most Bears fans, owe this man an apology for ripping him for his slow start to the year. He’s been playing fantastic!
7th round pick RB Kyle Monangai had a breakout game as he rushed for 81 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown.
Quarterback Caleb Williams had a tough game as he completed 15 of 26 passes for 172 yards, with an interception.
Defense – Bears
The Bears forced four turnovers (three interceptions + one fumble), bringing their total during this four-game win streak to a league leading 16 takeaways!
The Bears allowed only 44 rushing yards to the Saints.
During the Bears four game winning streak, the Bears defense has 8 interceptions, 10 sacks, 19 ppg allowed, and no 100 yard receivers.
Saints
The Saints QB Spencer Rattler threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns (both to Chris Olave), but also tossed three interceptions and lost a fumble.
On the ground, New Orleans was held to minimal production. Their rushing game was stifled all day.
They were down 20-0 and did fight back to make it 20-14 at one point, but could not keep that momentum as they turned the ball over four times and could not get anything going on the ground.
Takeaways
For the Bears this win is more than just another notch in the win column, it showcases how the team is continuing to trend upward. Four straight wins, dominant defense, strong offensive line play, and a strong running game are all signs of momentum.
The Bears’ ability to force turnovers and convert them into points is proving to be a differentiator. Having +11 in turnover margin over this streak is no fluke.
For the Saints, the loss is a harsh reminder of how quickly things can go sideways. Despite flashes from Rattler and Olave, the turnovers and inability to stop the run were fatal. With a 1-6 record, they have lot of work to do.
The Bears’ decision-making in finishing drives and limiting mistakes matters. While the offense wasn’t perfect, their ground game and clock management made a difference.
On the Saints’ side: when your quarterback is turning the ball over three times and your run game is faltering, you give your opponent the chances they need to seal the victory. Chicago took full advantage.
Final Thoughts
The formula is becoming clear for the Bears: stop the run, force turnovers, run the ball effectively, and win the trenches. If the Bears can keep doing that, they could compete with any team in the league right now. I’d like to see Caleb take that step forward and play more consistent.
-Chris