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In an impressive preseason performance on August 17, 2025, the Chicago Bears delivered a dominating 38-0 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams took center stage, showing plenty of promise in his debut as he led the Bears’ offense with poise and precision.
Williams quickly made an impact, connecting for a 36-yard touchdown to wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus early in the game. Finishing with 107 passing yards on six completions, Williams displayed remarkable composure and chemistry with the Bears’ top receiving weapons. His strong showing reinforces optimism about the Bears’ quarterback room under the guidance of new head coach Ben Johnson, who is steering a reshaped offense this season.
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent and Chicago’s second-string offense maintained the momentum, contributing additional touchdowns and continuing to stifle the Bills’ offense. Buffalo, resting starters including their star QB Josh Allen, struggled to generate much offense and managed just 47 yards in the first half.
On defense, the Bears were relentless applying persistent pressure, forcing turnovers, and controlling the pace throughout. Rookie Ian Wheeler snagged a memorable touchdown, highlighting the young talent flourishing on Chicago’s roster.
For the Bills, backup quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White had moments to show their skills but couldn’t overcome the Bears’ dominance. The shutout loss raises questions about Buffalo’s depth as they prepare for the regular season.
The game underscored the Bears’ potential on both sides of the ball and gave fans plenty to be excited about, while signaling that the Bills have work to do to shore up their backups and overall depth. As the preseason continues, both teams aim to fine-tune their lineups and build momentum heading into the NFL season.
