{"id":1412404,"date":"2025-11-24T11:48:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1412404"},"modified":"2025-11-24T11:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:48:29","slug":"game-recap-steelers-28-31-bears-nov-23-2025-williams-outduels-rudolph","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-steelers-28-31-bears-nov-23-2025-williams-outduels-rudolph\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Steelers 28-31 Bears (Nov 23, 2025) | Williams Outduels Rudolph"},"content":{"rendered":"
Analysis by Andy Francis, NFL Game Analyst<\/strong>\n? Specialising in post-game breakdowns and player performance analysis\n<\/div>\n\n

\u26a1 Quick Recap: Steelers vs Bears<\/h2>\n
\nFinal Score:<\/strong> Pittsburgh Steelers 28 – Chicago Bears 31\nGame MVP:<\/strong> Caleb Williams (QB, Bears) \u2013 335 total yards, 4 TD (3 pass, 1 rush)\nTurning Point:<\/strong> Williams’ 25-yard TD strike to DJ Moore on 3rd-and-6 with 8:29 left in Q3, giving Chicago the lead for good.\nKey Stat:<\/strong> Bears went 4\/5 in the red zone, converting critical short fields into touchdowns.\nWhat It Means:<\/strong> Bears improve to 8-3, tightening their grip atop the NFC North; Steelers slip to 6-5 in a competitive AFC Wild Card race.\nNext Up:<\/strong> Steelers vs Bills | Bears at Eagles\n<\/div>\n\n

What Happened in Steelers vs Bears? Full Game Summary<\/h2>\n

\nA packed Soldier Field saw the Chicago Bears edge out the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 12 thriller, 31-28, with 59,658 fans witnessing a showcase of offensive talent and resilience from both sides. Both teams exchanged scores in a competitive opening half before the Bears capitalised on back-to-back scoring drives in the third quarter. Quarterback Caleb Williams stood out, racking up 335 total yards and four touchdowns, highlighted by his composure under blitz pressure and playmaking ability outside the pocket.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe Steelers, led by Mason Rudolph’s efficient passing (263 yards, 2 TD), kept in touch throughout, but the Bears’ consistency in the red zone and a crucial third-quarter scoring surge proved too much. While Pittsburgh’s ground game (Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell) found success, timely Chicago stops and a third-quarter fumble from the Steelers turned the tide. Chicago now holds an 8-3 record, strengthening their NFC North lead, while Pittsburgh sits at 6-5, facing mounting pressure in the AFC playoff hunt.\n<\/p>\n

\nAtmosphere was electric, with both defences making pivotal plays but ultimately overshadowed by a shootout that featured seven lead changes and numerous momentum swings.\n<\/p>\n

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