The New Orleans Saints suffered a disappointing defeat against the Chicago Bears, losing 26-16 on October 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. With this loss, the Saints fell to a troubling 1-6 record for the season, as their struggles continue under head coach Kellen Moore.
In a matchup against former head coach Dennis Allen, now serving as the Bears’ Defensive Coordinator, the Saints aimed for their first road win of the season. The Bears established an early lead, scoring a field goal on their opening drive to go up 3-0. After a quick three-and-out from the Saints, the Bears regained possession, but a timely interception by Saints cornerback Quincy Riley halted their momentum.
The Bears added to their lead in the second quarter with a 39-yard field goal from Jake Moody, bringing the score to 6-0. The Saints struggled offensively, and quarterback Spencer Rattler faced pressure, resulting in a second interception, this time by Nashon Wright of the Bears. Shortly thereafter, the Bears capitalized, scoring a touchdown through a short drive finished by an 11-yard run from D’Andre Swift, pushing their lead to 13-0.
As the first half wound down, Rattler found wide receiver Chris Olave for two significant completions, including a 57-yard pass that placed the Saints in scoring position. Rattler connected with Olave again for a 21-yard touchdown, narrowing the Bears’ lead to 20-7 just before halftime.
The Saints opened the second half with a strong 10-play, 80-yard drive, capped off by another touchdown pass from Rattler to Olave, this time for 14 yards. This brought the score to 20-14, injecting some hope into the Saints’ fanbase. However, the Bears responded with Moody successfully kicking a 24-yard field goal, extending their lead to 23-14.
Late in the third quarter, Rattler was intercepted again while attempting a deep pass intended for Rashid Shaheed. Following a series of punts exchanged between the teams, the Bears managed to stall the Saints’ momentum effectively, with Moody adding another field goal from 33 yards to make it 26-14.
In a final attempt to mount a comeback, Rattler threw his third interception of the game. This turnover allowed the Bears to run down the clock and secure a 26-16 victory over the Saints.
New Orleans will need to regroup quickly as they look to address their ongoing issues and find a way to turn their season around. The next weeks will be crucial for the Saints to regain some momentum and confidence as they prepare for their upcoming challenges in the NFL.