Chicago Bears vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 9 2021
Chicago Bears
Away
27
Pittsburgh Steelers
HomeWon
29
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 27 |
| Steelers | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 29 |
CHI 27PIT 29 Final
Passing leader
19.1PPR pts
17/29, 291 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
21.3PPR pts
5 REC, 43 YDS, 2 TD
Bears leader
20.6PPR pts
3 REC, 41 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
DeAndre Houston-Carson
1 TD, 6 TKL
Steelers 29, Bears 27: Pittsburgh holds off Chicago
Pittsburgh led 14–3 at halftime and won 29–27, though Chicago took the second half 24–15. Chicago outgained the Steelers 414–280.
The Bears went 4-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Steelers kept the ball for 34:05.
Key advantages
- +1 turnover margin PIT 1 · CHI 2 turnovers
- +2% third-down rate PIT 35% · CHI 33%
- +8:10 time of possession PIT 34:05 · CHI 25:55
Game Highlights
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Why the Steelers Won
Pittsburgh won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Bears | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 35% |
| 25:55 | Time of possession | 34:05 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 414 | Total yards | 280 |
| 7.1 | Yards per play | 4.2 |
| 58 | Plays | 66 |
Scoring Summary
The Steelers scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Bears scored three touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | CHI | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:42 | PIT | Najee Harris 10-yard TD run Takes leadChris Boswell XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:22 | PIT | Ben Roethlisberger → Pat Freiermuth, 4-yard TD Extends leadChris Boswell XP | 0 | 14 |
| 0:15 | CHI | Cairo Santos 30-yard FG | 3 | 14 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:43 | CHI | Cairo Santos 22-yard FG | 6 | 14 |
| 2:08 | PIT | Ben Roethlisberger → Pat Freiermuth, 10-yard TD Extends lead | 6 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:17 | CHI | Darnell Mooney 15-yard TD runCairo Santos XP | 13 | 20 |
| 11:54 | PIT | Chris Boswell 54-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 23 |
| 6:31 | CHI | DeAndre Houston-Carson 25-yard fumble return TDCairo Santos XP | 20 | 23 |
| 2:52 | PIT | Chris Boswell 52-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 26 |
| 1:46 | CHI | Justin Fields → Darnell Mooney, 16-yard TD Takes leadCairo Santos XP | 27 | 26 |
| 0:26 | PIT | Chris Boswell 40-yard FG Game winner | 27 | 29 |
Fantasy Points: Bears vs Steelers, Week 9 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Pat Freiermuth21.3 PTSTE1
- Darnell Mooney20.6 PTSWR6
- Justin Fields19.1 PTSQB10
- Najee Harris16.8 PTSRB9
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 19.1 | QB10 | 17/29 | 291 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 45 | 0 | 89.9 | Start/Sit → |
| Ben Roethlisberger | 16.2 | QB14 | 21/30 | 205 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 111.1 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | 21.3 | TE1 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 43 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Darnell Mooney | 20.6 | WR6 | WR | 1 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 41 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Najee Harris | 16.8 | RB9 | RB | 22 | 62 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Cole Kmet | 14.7 | TE5 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 87 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Diontae Johnson | 11.7 | WR22 | WR | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 56 | 0 | |
| Allen Robinson | 10.8 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 68 | 0 | |
| David Montgomery | 10.0 | RB31 | RB | 13 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chase Claypool | 7.3 | WR51 | WR | 2 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 0 | |
| James Washington | 6.5 | WR55 | WR | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 0 | |
| Marquise Goodwin | 6.0 | WR57 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 50 | 0 | |
| Jimmy Graham | 3.8 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 28 | 0 | |
| Khalil Herbert | 1.3 | RB63 | RB | 4 | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Kalen Ballage | 1.2 | RB64 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Kevin Rader | 1.1 | TE52 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Benny Snell | 0.6 | RB66 | RB | 2 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | -0.8 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Chicago Bears
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Cole Kmet28%, 8 targets
- Allen Robinson21%, 6 targets
- Darnell Mooney21%, 6 targets
- Marquise Goodwin14%, 4 targets
- Jimmy Graham10%, 3 targets
- Other7%, 2 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Diontae Johnson23%, 6 targets
- Pat Freiermuth23%, 6 targets
- Chase Claypool19%, 5 targets
- James Washington12%, 3 targets
- Najee Harris12%, 3 targets
- Other12%, 3 targets
Carry Share32 carries
- , 22 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diontae Johnson | 65 | 90% | 6 | 23% | 2 |
| David Montgomery | 53 | 85% | 2 | 7% | 13 |
| Najee Harris | 59 | 82% | 3 | 12% | 22 |
| Darnell Mooney | 50 | 81% | 6 | 21% | 1 |
| Chase Claypool | 58 | 81% | 5 | 19% | 2 |
| Allen Robinson | 48 | 77% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | 48 | 77% | 8 | 28% | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 51 | 71% | 6 | 23% | 0 |
| James Washington | 41 | 57% | 3 | 12% | 2 |
| Marquise Goodwin | 32 | 52% | 4 | 14% | 0 |
| Zach Gentry | 37 | 51% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Damiere Byrd | 24 | 39% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 26 | 36% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Jesse James | 22 | 35% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jimmy Graham | 18 | 29% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Khalil Herbert | 10 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Kalen Ballage | 7 | 10% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Ryan Nall | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Cody White | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jakeem Grant | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jesper Horsted | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kevin Rader | 1 | 1% | 1 | 4% | 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+11.2Pat Freiermuth21.3 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−2.4Najee Harris16.8 PTS vs 19.2 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.2 xFPNajee Harris16.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najee HarrisPIT · RB | 16.8 | 19.2 | −2.4 | 82% | 69% car | — | 0 | 22 | 69% | 3 | 11% |
| Justin FieldsCHI · QB | 19.1 | 17.9 | +1.2 | 100% | 29 att | — | 29 | 8 | 31% | 0 | 0% |
| Ben RoethlisbergerPIT · QB | 16.2 | 14.5 | +1.7 | 100% | 30 att | — | 30 | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Cole KmetCHI · TE | 14.7 | 13.5 | +1.2 | 77% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 28% |
| David MontgomeryCHI · RB | 10.0 | 11.7 | −1.7 | 85% | 50% car | — | 0 | 13 | 50% | 2 | 7% |
| Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR | 11.7 | 11.4 | +0.3 | 90% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 6 | 22% |
| Darnell MooneyCHI · WR | 20.6 | 10.7 | +9.9 | 81% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 6 | 21% |
| Allen RobinsonCHI · WR | 10.8 | 10.1 | +0.7 | 77% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE | 21.3 | 10.1 | +11.2 | 71% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 22% |
| Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR | 7.3 | 9.7 | −2.4 | 81% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 5 | 19% |
| Marquise GoodwinCHI · WR | 6.0 | 6.7 | −0.7 | 52% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 14% |
| James WashingtonPIT · WR | 6.5 | 6.3 | +0.2 | 57% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 3 | 11% |
| Jimmy GrahamCHI · TE | 3.8 | 5.1 | −1.3 | 29% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Khalil HerbertCHI · RB | 1.3 | 2.6 | −1.3 | 16% | 15% car | — | 0 | 4 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| Derek WattPIT · RB | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | — | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Kalen BallagePIT · RB | 1.2 | 1.7 | −0.5 | 10% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Kevin RaderPIT · TE | 1.1 | 1.7 | −0.6 | 1% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Ray-Ray McCloud IIIPIT · WR | 0.2 | 1.7 | −1.5 | 36% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Benny Snell Jr.PIT · RB | 0.6 | 1.3 | −0.7 | — | 6% car | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bears 29 targets and 26 carries; Steelers 27 targets and 32 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 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Justin Fields
17 of 29 passing for 291 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 8 carries for 45 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.9 expected.
Ben Roethlisberger
21 of 30 passing for 205 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.5 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Cole Kmet
8 targets (28% of the team's), 6 catches for 87 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Season high in targets (8). Best fantasy game of the season.
David Montgomery
2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards; 13 carries (50% of the team's) for 63 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.
Najee Harris Volume, no payoff
3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 16 yards; 22 carries (69% of the team's) for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.2 expected.
Fewest points since Week 1. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Diontae Johnson
6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 56 yards; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 11 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.4 expected.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Darnell Mooney Ran hot
6 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 15 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Pat Freiermuth Ran hot
6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Chicago Bears
- Stock down: Khalil Herbert played 16% of the snaps, down from a 46% season average.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Stock up: Pat Freiermuth played 71% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bears D | Steelers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.7 | 17.1 |
| RBs | 21.5 | 25.6 |
| WRs | 34.4 | 30.8 |
| TEs | 8.7 | 10.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Pittsburgh opened at 70% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Steelers win probability
Key Swings
- +16Harris 10-yd TD run69% → 85%Q1 9:42
- −19Houston-Carson 25-yd TD99% → 80%Q4 6:31
- +11Boswell 52-yd FG87% → 98%Q4 2:52
- −63Fields → Mooney, 16-yd TD>99% → 37%Q4 1:46
- +76Boswell 40-yd FG20% → 96%Q4 0:26
Swing in Steelers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Chicago Bears | Measure | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Plays | 66 |
| 55% | Pass rate | 52% |
| 8.7 | Yds / dropback | 5.1 |
| 5.2 | Yds / carry | 3.3 |
| 4/12 | Third downs | 6/17 |
Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 8 more plays than Chicago.
- Top targets
- CHI Kmet 28% · Robinson 21% · Mooney 21%
- PIT Johnson 22% · Freiermuth 22% · Claypool 19%
Possession Results
| Result | CHI | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
| Field goals | 2 | 3 |
| Punts | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
PIT turnover edge: +3
- The Steelers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 59-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- Chicago's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out or an interception.
- The Steelers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 8 | 1:58 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 13:02 | 6 | 59 | 3:20 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q1 9:42 | 3 | 4 | 2:02 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 7:40 | 6 | 8 | 3:11 | Punt |
| CHI | Q1 4:29 | 5 | 30 | 2:26 | Interception |
| PIT | Q1 2:03 | 9 | 36 | 3:41 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q2 13:22 | 3 | 7 | 1:33 | Punt |
| PIT | Q2 11:49 | 4 | 3 | 2:37 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 9:12 | 4 | 12 | 2:28 | Punt |
| PIT | Q2 6:44 | 3 | 9 | 1:57 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 4:47 | 12 | 52 | 4:32 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q2 0:15 | 1 | -1 | 0:15 | End of half |
| PIT | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 22 | 2:18 | Punt |
| CHI | Q3 12:42 | 10 | 89 | 4:59 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q3 7:43 | 9 | 75 | 5:35 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q3 2:08 | 6 | 82 | 2:51 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 14:17 | 4 | 39 | 2:23 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q4 11:54 | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | Fumble |
| PIT | Q4 11:47 | 6 | 3 | 3:49 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 7:58 | 3 | 3 | 1:27 | Fumble |
| PIT | Q4 6:31 | 11 | 41 | 3:39 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q4 2:52 | 7 | 75 | 1:06 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 1:46 | 7 | 52 | 1:20 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q4 0:26 | 5 | 28 | 0:26 | Missed FG |
About these numbers
The Steelers' fumble touchdown is counted as a Bears lost fumble, not as a Steelers possession. 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.
Bears vs Steelers Head-to-Head
The Bears and Steelers first met in 1934 and have played 30 times since.
- All-time series
- 21–8–1Bears lead, 30 meetings since 1934
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Bears win
- 49–71947
- Largest Steelers win
- 38–31980
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Bears win, S = Steelers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 12 Steelers at Bears, 2025 Wk 12 recap CHI 31 PIT 28 CHI W
- 2021 Wk 9 Bears at Steelers PIT 29 CHI 27 PIT W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bears | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | Record | 9-7-1 |
| 18.3 | Points per game | 20.2 |
| 307.4 | Yards per game | 315.4 |
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 23.9 | Points allowed per game | 23.4 |
| 316.7 | Yards allowed per game | 361.1 |
Bears vs Steelers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- PIT −7Steelers failed to cover by 5
- Total
- 40Over: 56 points scored (by 16)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 23.5 | 29 | +5.5 |
| Bears | 16.5 | 27 | +10.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Chicago Bears
- Against the spread
- 4–5
- Over/under
- 3–6
- ATS as favorite
- 2–0
- ATS as underdog
- 2–5
- ATS on the road
- 2–3
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Against the spread
- 3–5
- Over/under
- 2–5–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–4
- ATS as underdog
- 3–1
- ATS at home
- 1–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bears vs Steelers Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Bears vs Steelers Week 9 game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Chicago Bears 29–27 in Week 9 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on November 8, 2021. See the Steelers' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Bears vs Steelers?
The final score was Steelers 29, Bears 27. The Steelers led 14–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 24, Steelers 15.
What happened in the Bears vs Steelers game?
Pittsburgh led 14–3 at halftime and won 29–27, though Chicago took the second half 24–15. Chicago outgained the Steelers 414–280. Pat Freiermuth led all players with 5 catches for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Bears committed 2 turnovers, the Steelers 1.
What was the game-winning score in Bears vs Steelers?
Chris Boswell's 40-yard field goal with 0:26 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 29–27 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Steelers?
Pat Freiermuth led the game with 21.3 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 9, on 5 catches for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns. Darnell Mooney was next with 20.6 (WR6). See Pat Freiermuth's 2021 game log.
Who led Bears vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Fields (CHI) led all passers with 17 of 29 for 291 yards, a touchdown and an interception. David Montgomery (CHI) led in rushing with 13 carries for 63 yards. Cole Kmet (CHI) led in receiving with 6 catches for 87 yards.
How many fantasy points did Pat Freiermuth score against the Bears?
Pat Freiermuth scored 21.3 points in PPR leagues, 18.8 in half-PPR and 16.3 in standard scoring against the Bears in Week 9 of the 2021 season, on 5 catches for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 22% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bears vs Steelers?
Pat Freiermuth outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.3 PPR points on 10.1 xFP (+11.2). Najee Harris fell furthest short, with 16.8 points on 19.2 xFP (−2.4). 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.
How did the Steelers come back to beat the Bears?
The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 20% in the fourth quarter. Chris Boswell's 40-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Chris Boswell's 40-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Bears vs Steelers?
The Steelers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Bears gave the ball away 2 times and the Steelers 1 time. The Steelers won the game.
What is the all-time Bears vs Steelers record?
The Bears lead the all-time series 21–8–1 across 30 meetings since 1934.
When did the Bears and Steelers last play before this game?
Before Week 9 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on September 24, 2017, when the Bears beat the Steelers 23–17.
What was the closing spread for Bears vs Steelers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Steelers −7, making the Pittsburgh Steelers 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 40. That implied about 23.5 points for the Steelers and 16.5 for the Bears.
Did Bears vs Steelers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 40, and the teams combined for 56 points, 16 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Bears vs Steelers?
The Bears covered as 7-point underdogs against the closing line of Steelers −7. The final margin was 2 points.