Bears run win streak to 4, getting 4 more takeaways to beat Saints 26-14

Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune on Oct 19, 2025

Published in Football

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CHICAGO — The turnovers are coming in bunches right now. The Chicago Bears defense had another four takeaways Sunday in a 26-14 victory against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field.

It marked the fourth straight game with at least three takeaways — and the franchise’s first four-game winning streak since the final four games of the 2018 NFC North title season.

Running backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai scored first-half touchdowns to propel the Bears to a 20-0 lead. The Saints fought back to within six points in the second half, but the Bears led the entire afternoon.

The defense had three interceptions and a fumble recovery. Cornerback Nahshon Wright, safety Kevin Byard III and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds picked off Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler, and defensive end Montez Sweat had a first-quarter strip-sack that defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. recovered.

The Bears now have 15 takeaways over the last four games after having only one in the first two games. They improved to 4-2, matching their start to last season.

The Bears rushing attack came up big for the second week in a row. Swift finished with 124 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, and the rookie Monangai went for 81 yards and a score on 13 attempts.

Quarterback Caleb Williams finished 15-of-26 passing for 172 yards with one interception.

In addition to the four takeaways, the defense had four sacks. Edmunds led the Bears with nine tackles, a sack and an interception. The Saints offense, which had only four turnovers through six games, matched that number in four quarters Sunday.

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