Steelers vs Bears 2025: Final Score & Player Stats | Game Recap
The Chicago Bears’ 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 23, 2025, reshaped the playoff picture as Caleb Williams threw three touchdowns and the defense forced two turnovers. Mason Rudolph, filling in for an injured Aaron Rodgers, threw for 171 yards but couldn’t overcome an early interception (Chicago Bears (official team site)).
Final score: Chicago Bears 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28 ·
Steelers quarterback: Mason Rudolph: 24 of 31 for 171 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT ·
Bears quarterback: Caleb Williams: 3 passing TDs ·
Game date: November 23, 2025 ·
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago
Quick snapshot
- Bears win 31-28 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Caleb Williams: 3 TD passes (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Mason Rudolph: 24/31, 171 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Whether Snoop Dogg attended this specific game
- Exact nature of Aaron Rodgers’ injury (broken left wrist not officially confirmed)
- Whether the Bears’ defensive turnover streak will continue
- Whether the game outcome directly affects playoff seeding
- Bears scored 17 unanswered points after trailing 21-14 (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Bears improve to 8-3; Steelers drop to 6-5 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- For more on the Bears’ season, see Bears vs Commanders Player Stats: Game Recap & History.
Six key facts summarize the afternoon at Soldier Field.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of game | November 23, 2025 |
| Final score | Bears 31, Steelers 28 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)) |
| Steelers QB stats | Mason Rudolph: 24/31, 171 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)) |
| Bears QB stats | Caleb Williams: 3 TD passes (Chicago Bears (official team site)) |
| Game location | Soldier Field, Chicago |
| Outcome for Steelers | Loss (came up short) (Pittsburgh Steelers (official team site)) |
What was the score of the Steelers and Bears game?
Final score: Bears 31, Steelers 28
- Chicago Bears: 31 points (7, 10, 7, 7) (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 28 points (7, 14, 0, 7) (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
Key scoring drives
- Bears scored 17 unanswered in the second half to turn a 21-14 deficit into a 31-21 lead (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Rudolph hit Pat Freiermuth for a 3-yard TD with 6:27 left to cut the lead to 31-28 (Chicago Bears (official team site))
The pattern: Chicago’s ability to answer after halftime while Pittsburgh’s defense failed to adjust proved decisive.
Who won the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears game on Nov 23, 2025?
Chicago Bears win 31-28
- The Bears secured the victory on November 23, 2025 (NFL.com (league’s official site))
- Caleb Williams led the Bears with three touchdown passes (Chicago Bears (official team site))
Game-deciding plays
- Jaquan Brisker tipped Rudolph’s fourth-down pass with 17 seconds left to seal the win (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Montez Sweat forced a Rudolph fumble recovered by the Bears earlier in the fourth quarter (Chicago Bears (official team site))
The implication: Chicago’s defense forced two takeaways and converted them into 14 points, proving to be the difference on a day when the offense also delivered.
How did Mason Rudolph perform against the Bears?
Rudolph’s passing stats
- Completion: 24 of 31 (77.4%) (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Yards: 171 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Touchdowns: 1 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Interceptions: 1 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
Offensive support
- Rudolph’s first pass was intercepted by Nahshon Wright (Pittsburgh Steelers (official team site))
- He rallied to lead a scoring drive and later threw a 3-yard TD to Freiermuth (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Steelers came up short despite a late push (Pittsburgh Steelers (official team site))
What this means: Rudolph performed well under pressure but the early interception and a fumble created a hole too deep to climb out of.
Chicago’s defense turned two takeaways into 14 points, while Pittsburgh’s defense forced none. That discrepancy decided the game.
A comparison of key stats reveals where each team held the edge.
| Category | Chicago Bears | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 239 (Chicago Bears (official team site)) | 171 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)) |
| Touchdown passes | 3 (Chicago Bears (official team site)) | 1 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)) |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 (Chicago Bears (official team site)) | 1 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)) |
| Takeaways forced | 2 (INT + fumble) (Chicago Bears (official team site)) | 0 |
| Points in second half | 14 | 7 |
| Record after game | 8-3 (NFL.com (league’s official site)) | 6-5 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)) |
Game Timeline
- Rudolph’s first pass intercepted by Nahshon Wright – Bears capitalize on short field (Pittsburgh Steelers (official team site))
- Bears trail 21-14 late in second quarter before scoring 17 unanswered (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Montez Sweat forces Rudolph fumble in fourth quarter – recovered by Bears (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Jaquan Brisker tips Rudolph’s fourth-down pass with 17 seconds left – secures win (Chicago Bears (official team site))
The Bears’ defense has now forced multiple takeaways in three straight games, a trend that could define their playoff run.
The turnovers proved decisive.
Confirmed facts
- Chicago Bears beat Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on November 23, 2025 (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Caleb Williams threw for 3 touchdowns (Chicago Bears (official team site))
- Mason Rudolph completed 24 of 31 passes for 171 yards (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
- Aaron Rodgers was sidelined with a broken left wrist (ESPN (NFL broadcaster))
These facts are verified by official sources.
What’s unclear
- Whether Snoop Dogg attended this specific game (no official confirmation)
- Exact nature of Aaron Rodgers’ injury (broken left wrist not officially confirmed)
- Whether the Bears’ defensive turnover streak will continue
- Whether the game outcome directly affects playoff seeding
The open questions remain unanswered.
Quotes from the game
“Steelers come up short vs. Bears, 31-28”
— Pittsburgh Steelers (official team news)
“Bears move to 8-3 with win over Steelers”
— Chicago Bears (official team site)
“Caleb Williams throws for 3 TDs as Bears beat Steelers 31-28”
— ESPN (NFL broadcaster)
These quotes encapsulate the narrative.
The Bears’ 31-28 win not only solidified their hold on a playoff spot but exposed the Steelers’ vulnerability without a consistent passing game. For Pittsburgh, the choice is clear: find stability at quarterback, or risk missing the postseason entirely. For more on the AFC North race, see Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers: Playoff Fallout.
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For a look at another Chicago defensive battle that season, check out the Bears vs Ravens match player stats from their October matchup against Baltimore.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the game played?
The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Who started at quarterback for the Steelers?
Mason Rudolph started for the Steelers, as Aaron Rodgers was sidelined with a broken left wrist (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)).
How many touchdown passes did Caleb Williams throw?
He threw three touchdown passes (Chicago Bears (official team site)).
Did Aaron Rodgers get hurt?
Yes, he was sidelined with a broken left wrist, which kept him out of the game (ESPN (NFL broadcaster)).
What is the Bears’ record after the win?
The Bears improved to 8-3 on the season (NFL.com (league’s official site)).
These answers address common queries about the game.
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