Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday Night Football in Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season.
The only offensive touchdown of the game came from Bears running back D'Onta Foreman in the third quarter.
The Bears defense was the story of the game, holding the Panthers to just 213 total yards and 12 first downs. Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker was sacked four times and threw two interceptions.
The Bears improved to 3-7 with the win, while the Panthers fell to 4-6.
Here is a more detailed recap of the game:
- The Bears took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter on a field goal by Cairo Santos.
- The Panthers tied the game at 3-3 in the second quarter on a field goal by Zane Gonzalez.
- The Bears took a 10-3 lead in the third quarter on a touchdown run by Foreman.
- The Panthers cut the lead to 10-6 in the third quarter on a field goal by Gonzalez.
- The Bears extended their lead to 16-6 in the fourth quarter on a field goal by Santos.
- The Panthers cut the lead to 16-13 in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from Walker to D.J. Moore.
The Bears recovered an onside kick after the Panthers' touchdown, but they were unable to run out the clock and had to punt. The Panthers had one last chance to tie the game, but Walker's pass to Moore fell incomplete on fourth down.
The Bears' defense was led by linebacker Roquan Smith, who had 10 tackles and a sack. Defensive end Trevis Gipson also had a sack, and cornerback Jaylon Johnson had an interception.
The Bears' offense struggled to move the ball consistently, but Foreman was able to provide a spark in the running game. He finished the game with 100 yards on 21 carries.
The Bears will look to build on their momentum when they travel to take on the Detroit Lions next Sunday.