Game Recap
In a September week 1 contest, the Bills authored a tight 23-20 victory over the Bears. Both teams were tied heading into the deciding quarter 17-17 when the Bills outscored Bears 3-3.The Bills then took it in overtime.
The Bills were guided by EJ Manuel who threw for 1 touchdown, was 16 of 22 passing. Robert Woods had 78 receiving yards.
For the Bears, Jay Cutler threw for 349 passing yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 34 of 49 passing. Matt Forte ran for 82 rush yards. Matt Forte finished with 87 yards receiving.
The Bills finished with 360 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 4 of 12 on third downs. The Bears finished with 427 total yards, 29 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 5 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat Chicago BearsCHI 23-20
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 2014
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 360, Turnovers: 1
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 427, Turnovers: 3
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: CHI by 6.5
- -- Over/Under: 47.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| BUF |
7 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
23 |
| CHI |
7 |
0 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
20 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jay Cutler | CHI | 34-49 | 349 | 2 | 2 | 44 | |
| EJ Manuel | BUF | 16-22 | 173 | 1 | 1 | 32 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Forte | CHI | 17 | 82 | 0 | 14 | |
| Fred Jackson | BUF | 7 | 61 | 0 | 38 | |
| Anthony Dixon | BUF | 5 | 60 | 0 | 47 | |
| C.J. Spiller | BUF | 15 | 53 | 0 | 13 | |
| EJ Manuel | BUF | 6 | 19 | 1 | 8 | |
| Ka'Deem Carey | CHI | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Forte | CHI | 8 | 87 | 0 | 18 | |
| Robert Woods | BUF | 4 | 78 | 0 | 32 | |
| Alshon Jeffery | CHI | 5 | 71 | 0 | 44 | |
| Brandon Marshall | CHI | 8 | 71 | 1 | 15 | |
| Martellus Bennett | CHI | 8 | 70 | 1 | 17 | |
| Mike Williams | BUF | 2 | 36 | 0 | 20 | |
| Sammy Watkins | BUF | 3 | 31 | 0 | 25 | |
| Santonio Holmes | CHI | 2 | 21 | 0 | 13 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 33 | 193 | 1 | | |
| CHI | 18 | 86 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 16-22 | 173 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| CHI | 34-49 | 349 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears
- Attendance: 62,425
- Weather: 74 degrees, relative humidity 45%, wind 3 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:17 - 3 hours, 17 minutes
