Final2025 Week 15

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

Away

3

Chicago Bears

HomeWon

31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Browns00303
Bears14014331

CLE 3CHI 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Caleb Williams

    CHI · QB

    19.0PPR pts

    17/28, 242 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    DJ Moore

    CHI · WR

    22.9PPR pts

    4 REC, 69 YDS, 2 TD

  • Browns leader

    Harold Fannin Jr.

    CLE · TE

    12.0PPR pts

    7 REC, 48 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    D'Marco Jackson

    CHI

    1 INT, 1 SACK, 7 TKL

Bears 31, Browns 3: Chicago leads from start to finish

Chicago led 14–0 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 17–3 after the break to win 31–3. The Bears finished with a 361–192 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.

Cleveland didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Browns went 4-for-14 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Bears kept the ball for 32:52 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2.2 yards/play CHI 5.6 · CLE 3.4
  • +3 turnover margin CHI 0 turnovers
  • +169 total yards CHI 361 · CLE 192

Game Highlights

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Why the Bears Won

Chicago won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Browns vs Bears
BrownsStatBears
3.4Yards per play5.6
3Turnovers0
192Total yards361
Other team stats
56Plays64
29%Third-down conversion38%
27:08Time of possession32:52

Scoring Summary

The Bears scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Browns scored one field goal.

Scoring plays, Browns vs Bears
TimeTeamPlayCLECHI
1st quarter
7:35CHID'Andre Swift 6-yard TD run Takes leadCairo Santos XP07
1:29CHICaleb Williams → DJ Moore, 3-yard TD Extends leadCairo Santos XP014
2nd quarter
No scoring
3rd quarter
10:03CLEAndre Szmyt 50-yard FG314
8:39CHICaleb Williams → DJ Moore, 22-yard TD Extends leadCairo Santos XP321
0:46CHID'Andre Swift 17-yard TD run Extends leadCairo Santos XP328
4th quarter
7:30CHICairo Santos 41-yard FG Extends lead331

Fantasy Points: Browns vs Bears, Week 15 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. DJ MooreCHIWR22.9 PTSWR7
  2. D'Andre SwiftCHIRB22.6 PTSRB7
  3. Caleb WilliamsCHIQB19.0 PTSQB15
  4. Luther BurdenCHIWR14.4 PTSWR23

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Caleb WilliamsCHIQB19.0QB1517/28242203130112.5Start/Sit →
Shedeur SandersCLEQB6.5QB3118/3517703224030.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
DJ MooreCHIWR22.9WR7WR———54692Start/Sit →
D'Andre SwiftCHIRB22.6RB7RB1898211-20Start/Sit →
Luther BurdenCHIWR14.4WR23WR———76840
Harold FanninCLETE12.0TE11TE120147480
Isaiah BondCLEWR10.9WR36WR———42890Start/Sit →
Colston LovelandCHITE10.1TE16TE1-2054630Start/Sit →
Cole KmetCHITE4.8TE30TE———42280Start/Sit →
Quinshon JudkinsCLERB4.7RB51RB1221043-40Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyCLEWR4.2WR75WR———42220Start/Sit →
Kyle MonangaiCHIRB3.3RB53RB113302000Start/Sit →
Trayveon WilliamsCLERB2.7RB58RB1302240
Malachi CorleyCLEWR2.0WR92WR———11100Start/Sit →
Gage LarvadainCLEWR1.8WR94WR———2180
Olamide ZaccheausCHIWR0.0—WR———3000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Cleveland Browns

Snap Share

  1. Jerry JeudyWR55 snaps96%
  2. Harold FanninTE55 snaps96%
  3. Isaiah BondWR39 snaps68%
  4. Quinshon JudkinsRB38 snaps67%
  5. Gage LarvadainWR31 snaps54%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Harold Fannin45%, 14 targets
  2. Jerry Jeudy13%, 4 targets
  3. Isaiah Bond13%, 4 targets
  4. Quinshon Judkins13%, 4 targets
  5. Trayveon Williams6%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Quinshon Judkins75%, 12 carries
  2. Shedeur Sanders13%, 2 carries
  3. Trayveon Williams6%, 1 carries
  4. Harold Fannin6%, 1 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. DJ MooreWR58 snaps88%
  2. Olamide ZaccheausWR54 snaps82%
  3. Cole KmetTE48 snaps73%
  4. Colston LovelandTE43 snaps65%
  5. D'Andre SwiftRB37 snaps56%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Luther Burden26%, 7 targets
  2. DJ Moore19%, 5 targets
  3. Colston Loveland19%, 5 targets
  4. Cole Kmet15%, 4 targets
  5. Olamide Zaccheaus11%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. D'Andre Swift55%, 18 carries
  2. Kyle Monangai33%, 11 carries
  3. Caleb Williams9%, 3 carries
  4. Colston Loveland3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jerry JeudyCLEWR5596%413%0
Harold FanninCLETE5596%1445%1
DJ MooreCHIWR5888%519%0
Olamide ZaccheausCHIWR5482%311%0
Cole KmetCHITE4873%415%0
Isaiah BondCLEWR3968%413%0
Quinshon JudkinsCLERB3867%413%12
Colston LovelandCHITE4365%519%1
D'Andre SwiftCHIRB3756%14%18
Gage LarvadainCLEWR3154%26%0
Kyle MonangaiCHIRB2842%27%11
Luther BurdenCHIWR2639%726%0
Durham SmytheCHITE2538%00%0
Trayveon WilliamsCLERB1933%26%1
Malachi CorleyCLEWR1526%13%0
Brenden BatesCLETE1425%00%0
Blake WhiteheartCLETE1018%00%0
Devin DuvernayCHIWR1015%00%0
Cedric TillmanCLEWR712%00%0
Brittain BrownCHIRB12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+14.4DJ Moore22.9 PTS vs 8.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−12.5Harold Fannin Jr.12.0 PTS vs 24.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.5 xFPHarold Fannin Jr.12.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Harold Fannin Jr.CLE · TE12.024.5−12.596%45% tgt—016%1445%
Shedeur SandersCLE · QB6.516.8−10.3100%35 att—35213%00%
Quinshon JudkinsCLE · RB4.714.6−9.967%75% car—01275%413%
Caleb WilliamsCHI · QB19.014.4+4.6100%28 att—2839%00%
D'Andre SwiftCHI · RB22.613.3+9.356%55% car—01855%14%
Luther Burden IIICHI · WR14.411.9+2.539%26% tgt—000%726%
Kyle MonangaiCHI · RB3.310.5−7.242%33% car—01133%27%
Colston LovelandCHI · TE10.19.2+0.965%19% tgt—013%519%
DJ MooreCHI · WR22.98.5+14.488%19% tgt—000%519%
Cole KmetCHI · TE4.86.8−2.073%15% tgt—000%415%
Isaiah BondCLE · WR10.96.8+4.168%13% tgt—000%413%
Jerry JeudyCLE · WR4.26.8−2.696%13% tgt—000%413%
Olamide ZaccheausCHI · WR0.05.1−5.182%11% tgt—000%311%
Trayveon WilliamsCLE · RB2.74.1−1.433%6% tgt—016%26%
Gage LarvadainCLE · WR1.83.4−1.654%6% tgt—000%26%
Malachi CorleyCLE · WR2.01.7+0.326%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Browns 31 targets and 16 carries; Bears 27 targets and 33 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Shedeur Sanders Unlucky

CLE · QB · 6.5 pts on 16.8 expected

18 of 35 passing for 177 yards, 3 interceptions; 2 carries for 24 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Shedeur Sanders →

Caleb Williams

CHI · QB · 19.0 pts on 14.4 expected

17 of 28 passing for 242 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Caleb Williams →

Harold Fannin Jr. Volume, no payoff

CLE · TE · 12.0 pts on 24.5 expected

14 targets (45% of the team's), 7 catches for 48 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Quinshon Judkins Volume, no payoff

CLE · RB · 4.7 pts on 14.6 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for -4 yards; 12 carries (75% of the team's) for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Quinshon Judkins →

D'Andre Swift Ran hot

CHI · RB · 22.6 pts on 13.3 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for -2 yards; 18 carries (55% of the team's) for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: D'Andre Swift →

Luther Burden III

CHI · WR · 14.4 pts on 11.9 expected

7 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 84 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.

Kyle Monangai Unlucky

CHI · RB · 3.3 pts on 10.5 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 11 carries (33% of the team's) for 33 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kyle Monangai →

DJ Moore Ran hot

CHI · WR · 22.9 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cleveland Browns

  • Stock up: Harold Fannin Jr. played 96% of the snaps, up from a 78% season average.
  • Stock up: Quinshon Judkins played 67% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
  • Stock up: Isaiah Bond played 68% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: Olamide Zaccheaus played 82% of the snaps, up from a 52% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Browns defense and Bears defense
Points allowed toBrowns DBears D
QBs14.019.1
RBs22.421.7
WRs26.035.5
TEs12.113.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Chicago opened at 71% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Bears win probability

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 71%, stood at 97% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +16Swift 6-yd TD run70% → 86%Q1 7:35
  2. +9Williams → Moore, 3-yd TD86% → 95%Q1 1:29
  3. −3Szmyt 50-yd FG98% → 95%Q3 10:03
  4. +4Williams → Moore, 22-yd TD95% → 99%Q3 8:39

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Browns vs Bears
Cleveland BrownsMeasureChicago Bears
56Plays64
71%Pass rate48%
3.5Yds / dropback7.1
3.1Yds / carry4.3
4/14Third downs5/13

Efficiency edge Chicago ran 8 more plays and gained 3.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CLE Fannin 45% · Bond 13% · Jeudy 13%
  • CHI Burden 26% · Loveland 19% · Moore 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Browns vs Bears
ResultCLECHI
Touchdowns04
Field goals11
Punts74
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs11
Missed field goals01

CHI turnover edge: +3

  • The Bears opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 42-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Bears scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:00311:12Punt
CLEQ1 13:48362:30Punt
CHIQ1 11:186423:43Touchdown
CLEQ1 7:35391:41Punt
CHIQ1 5:547804:25Touchdown
CLEQ1 1:29312:20Punt
CHIQ2 14:0914609:28Missed FG
CLEQ2 4:416352:49Punt
CHIQ2 1:52390:42Punt
CLEQ2 1:103-50:30Punt
CHIQ2 0:405480:40End of half
CLEQ3 15:00300:57Punt
CHIQ3 14:03411:50Downs
CLEQ3 12:136162:10Field goal
CHIQ3 10:03331:10Punt
CLEQ3 8:53100:07Interception
CHIQ3 8:461220:07Touchdown
CLEQ3 8:395492:52Interception
CHIQ3 5:479805:01Touchdown
CLEQ3 0:463-90:57Punt
CHIQ4 14:496-22:59Punt
CLEQ4 11:505212:55Interception
CHIQ4 8:554-11:25Field goal
CLEQ4 7:3016587:20Downs
CHIQ4 0:101-10:10End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Browns vs Bears Head-to-Head

The Browns and Bears first met in 1951 and have played 19 times since.

All-time series
11–8Browns lead, 19 meetings since 1951
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Browns win
42–01960
Largest Bears win
31–32025

Since 2021

2–1 Browns lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. CLE = Browns win, CHI = Bears win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Browns vs Bears
BrownsStatBears
5-12Record11-6
16.4Points per game25.9
262.2Yards per game369.5
4.3Yards per play5.7
22.3Points allowed per game24.4
283.6Yards allowed per game361.8

Browns vs Bears Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CHI −7.5Bears covered by 20.5
Total
38.5Under: 34 points scored (by 4.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bears23.031+8.0
Browns15.53−12.5

The Bears beat their implied total and the Browns fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Browns 1–1 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Cleveland Browns

Against the spread
0–3
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS on the road
0–1

Chicago Bears

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Browns and Bears in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Brown or a Bear, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Browns vs Bears Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Browns vs Bears Week 15 game?

The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 31–3 in Week 15 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on December 14, 2025. See the Bears' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Browns vs Bears?

The final score was Bears 31, Browns 3. The Bears led 14–0 at halftime, and the second half went Browns 3, Bears 17.

What happened in the Browns vs Bears game?

Chicago led 14–0 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 17–3 after the break to win 31–3. The Bears finished with a 361–192 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. DJ Moore led all players with 4 catches for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Browns committed 3 turnovers, the Bears none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Browns vs Bears?

DJ Moore led the game with 22.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR7 of Week 15, on 4 catches for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. D'Andre Swift was next with 22.6 (RB7). See DJ Moore's 2025 game log.

Who led Browns vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?

Caleb Williams (CHI) led all passers with 17 of 28 for 242 yards and 2 touchdowns. D'Andre Swift (CHI) led in rushing with 18 carries for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns. Isaiah Bond (CLE) led in receiving with 2 catches for 89 yards.

How many fantasy points did DJ Moore score against the Browns?

DJ Moore scored 22.9 points in PPR leagues, 20.9 in half-PPR and 18.9 in standard scoring against the Browns in Week 15 of the 2025 season, on 4 catches for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Browns vs Bears?

DJ Moore outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.9 PPR points on 8.5 xFP (+14.4). Harold Fannin Jr. fell furthest short, with 12.0 points on 24.5 xFP (−12.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Browns vs Bears?

Harold Fannin Jr. had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bears beat the Browns?

The Bears beat the Browns 31–3 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 3.4, won the turnover battle 3–0, and outgained them 361–192.

Which team won the turnover battle in Browns vs Bears?

The Bears won the turnover battle 3–0: the Browns gave the ball away 3 times and the Bears not at all. The Bears won the game.

What is the all-time Browns vs Bears record?

The Browns lead the all-time series 11–8 across 19 meetings since 1951.

When did the Browns and Bears last play before this game?

Before Week 15 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 season on December 17, 2023, when the Browns beat the Bears 20–17.

What was the closing spread for Browns vs Bears?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bears −7.5, making the Chicago Bears 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 38.5. That implied about 23.0 points for the Bears and 15.5 for the Browns.

Did Browns vs Bears go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 38.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, 4.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Browns vs Bears?

The Bears covered by 20.5 against the closing line of Bears −7.5. The final margin was 28 points.