Bears Break Curse and Defeat Saints

Brief Game Overview:
In a symbolic game played on October 19, 2025, at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears (4-2) ended an eight-game losing streak against the New Orleans Saints (1-6) with a 26-14 victory, thanks to a stellar defense led by former Saints coach Dennis Allen. Caleb Williams threw for 172 yards with a TD and an INT, but the running game shined, with D'Andre Swift (124 yards, 1 TD) and rookie Kyle Monangai (81 yards, 1 TD) controlling the clock. Spencer Rattler completed 20 of 32 for 233 yards and two TDs to Chris Olave, but his three interceptions and only 13 rushing yards sealed the fate of New Orleans, which rallied from 20-0 down to 20-14 before collapsing.

Quarter-by-Quarter Summary:

First Quarter:
The Bears took control early with a 75-yard drive culminating in a 4-yard rushing TD by D'Andre Swift (7-0). Dennis Allen's defense suffocated the Saints, limiting them to three-and-outs and forcing an early INT by Rattler. Chicago extended the lead with a 42-yard field goal by Jake Moody after another sustained drive (10-0), while New Orleans failed to cross midfield.

Second Quarter:
Chicago extended the lead with a 12-yard rushing TD by Kyle Monangai (17-0), taking advantage of a Saints penalty. The Bears reach 20-0 with another 35-yard field goal from Moody. The Saints wake up late: a 91-yard drive in 1:22 ends with a 21-yard TD from Rattler to Olave (20-7 at halftime), after a 57-yard reception that sparked the comeback.

Third Quarter:
New Orleans opens the second half with an 80-yard drive, capped by a 14-yard TD from Rattler to Olave (20-14), getting dangerously close. However, Chicago responds with a 28-yard field goal from Moody after a drive stalled at the goal line by penalties (23-14), maintaining defensive momentum and limiting the Saints to punts.

Fourth Quarter:
The Bears close with authority: a final 41-yard field goal from Moody (26-14) after a clock-control drive with Swift. New Orleans threatens with a long drive, but another INT by Rattler and a three-and-out seal the game. Chicago dominates the time of possession (34:22 total), breaking the eight-year winless streak against the Saints.