Bears Defeat Giants 17-7 in Thrilling Encounter

The Chicago Bears secured a 17-7 home victory over the New York Giants on November 9, 2025, at Soldier Field. With this win, the Bears improved to 6-3, while the Giants dropped to 2-8, remaining winless on the road. Full box score and stats are available on ESPN. The Bears opened scoring with rookie Kyle Monangai’s 8-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. The Giants answered in the second quarter, as Jaxson Dart capped a drive with a 3-yard rushing touchdown. A 32-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo put the Bears up 10-7 at halftime. In the third quarter, Dart broke through again with a 24-yard touchdown run, extending the Bears’ lead to 17-7. Jaxson Dart led the Giants offensively, completing 19 of 29 passes for 241 yards and adding 60 rushing yards with two touchdowns on the ground. However, the Giants struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, failing to register any points in the second half. Wide receiver Darius Slayton was a bright spot with four catches for 89 yards. The Bears’ defense contained the Giants, allowing just 318 total yards and producing key stops in the red zone. Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson led the Bears with six tackles, while linebacker Bobby Okereke paced the Giants with four solo tackles. The game featured disciplined play, with both teams combining for only six penalties. Historically, the Bears and Giants have met since 1925, with the Bears now holding a 37-25-2 all-time advantage. Chicago has won the last five home meetings against New York. The Bears’ current run under first-year head coach Ben Johnson has seen a significant offensive turnaround, averaging 26.9 points per game, up from 18.2 last season. Looking ahead, the Bears’ rushing attack remains a strength, ranking second in the NFL, and Monangai’s emergence adds depth behind the injured D’Andre Swift. For the Giants, rookie quarterback Dart continues to show promise as both a passer and runner, but the team will need to address defensive lapses and improve on third downs to reverse their recent slide. For further details on the matchup and player statistics, visit the NFL.com game summary and the official Chicago Bears game preview.