New Orleans Saints Fall 14–26 to Chicago Bears in Week 7 — Bears Defense Dominates as Fields Leads the Charge
The New Orleans Saints couldn’t find their rhythm in Week 7, falling 14–26 to the Chicago Bears in a game defined by defensive pressure and timely playmaking from Chicago’s young core.
Despite entering the matchup with confidence, the Saints struggled to sustain drives, while the Bears capitalized on nearly every opportunity — proving they’re no longer an easy win on the schedule.
Final Score: Bears 26 – Saints 14
The Saints managed to keep things close in the first half, but Chicago completely took over after halftime, outscoring New Orleans 13–0 in the third quarter to pull away for good.
Game Highlights & Standout Performers
Chicago Bears
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Justin Fields — QB
Fields delivered yet another efficient performance, throwing for 212 yards and 1 touchdown, while adding 65 rushing yards and a rushing TD, keeping the Saints defense guessing all afternoon.
D.J. Moore — WR
Moore continued to be Fields’ go-to weapon with 6 receptions for 84 yards, consistently converting on key downs.
Bears Defense
The real stars of the game. Chicago’s front seven recorded 4 sacks, 2 takeaways, and held Alvin Kamara to under 4 yards per touch, suffocating the Saints offense.
New Orleans Saints
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Derek Carr — QB
Carr finished 19-of-31 for 178 yards and 1 touchdown, but struggled to stretch the field against Chicago’s tight coverage.
Chris Olave — WR
Olave provided the spark with 5 catches for 72 yards, including a fourth-quarter touchdown to keep hope alive.
Alvin Kamara — RB
Kamara fought hard but was bottled up for most of the game, totaling just 63 scrimmage yards, unable to break free for any explosive plays.
Turning Point: A Costly Giveaway
With the Saints trailing 13–20 early in the third, Derek Carr was strip-sacked deep in New Orleans territory — setting up an easy Bears touchdown run from Fields. From that moment on, Chicago never looked back.
What’s Next?
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Saints (now 3–4) — Head coach Dennis Allen faces mounting pressure as the offense continues to stall in key moments. Next week becomes must-win territory.
Bears (now 5–2) — Chicago’s rebuild looks ahead of schedule, with momentum building behind a surging defense and a confident Justin Fields.
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