Overview
- Chicago closed the preseason 2-0-1 with a 29–27 win over Kansas City, capped by a late comeback led by backup Tyson Bagent.
- Caleb Williams went 11-of-15 for 113 yards and a touchdown, was charged with a fumble on a botched handoff, and took a sack as the first two drives ended in punts.
- Ben Johnson called the opening possessions “really sloppy football” and said the first-quarter performance indicated the Bears must improve quickly away from Soldier Field.
- Bagent finished 20-of-28 for 212 yards and three touchdowns in relief, securing the victory in his first game since signing an extension.
- The Bears outgained the Chiefs 424–357 with 29 first downs and 36:36 time of possession, while Kansas City posted the better third-down rate; Chicago converted 2 of 3 on fourth down.