The Chicago Bears proved they are legitimate Super Bowl contenders on Black Friday, storming into Philadelphia and delivering a 24-15 victory over the defending champion Eagles in one of the most significant regular season wins in recent franchise history.

The Bears ground game was nothing short of spectacular, amassing 281 rushing yards against a Philadelphia defense that had no answers. Kyle Monangai led the charge with 130 yards and a touchdown, while D'Andre Swift added 125 yards and a score of his own. The performance was historic in multiple ways: Swift and Monangai became the first Bears teammates to each rush for 100-plus yards in a game since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey accomplished the feat during the legendary 1985 season. Even more impressive, they became the first Bears running back duo to each record 120-plus rushing yards in a single game in franchise history.

Chicago established control early, taking a 7-0 lead on their second possession when Swift punched in a 3-yard touchdown run. While Jake Elliott's 44-yard field goal cut the deficit to 7-3, the Bears responded with Cairo Santos' 30-yard field goal to extend their advantage to 10-3.

The Eagles showed signs of life in the third quarter when Jalen Hurts connected with A.J. Brown for a 33-yard touchdown, but Philadelphia's inability to convert extra points kept them at arm's length. The score stood at 10-9 when the Bears mounted a methodical 12-play, 87-yard drive capped by Monangai's 4-yard touchdown run, pushing the lead to 17-9.

The defining moment came when the Eagles appeared poised to cut into the deficit. After a Caleb Williams interception gave Philadelphia the ball at the Chicago 36-yard line, they drove to the 12 and faced third-and-one. In a play that will be replayed countless times this week, the Eagles called their signature tush push, but cornerback Nahshon Wright delivered a stunning strip of Hurts and recovered the fumble at the 13-yard line.

The Bears capitalized on the turnover, with Williams finding tight end Cole Kmet for a 28-yard touchdown to make it 24-9. Brown's late 4-yard touchdown reception and failed two-point conversion brought the final score to 24-15, but the game was never in doubt during the fourth quarter.

For Chicago, this victory extends their winning streak to five games and improves their record to 9-3, maintaining their lead in the NFC North over the Green Bay Packers at 8-3-1 and the Detroit Lions at 7-5. The Bears have now won nine of their last ten games, silencing critics who questioned whether their record reflected genuine championship-caliber play.

The Eagles, meanwhile, continue their troubling slide. The reigning Super Bowl champions have now lost three consecutive games, with Hurts committing costly turnovers that have defined this slump. The fumble on the tush push was particularly damaging, as the play that symbolized their championship run last season became the catalyst for their latest defeat.

With five weeks remaining in the regular season, the Bears have positioned themselves as the top seed in the NFC. Head coach Matt Eberflus and his staff have transformed a team that many dismissed as pretenders into legitimate contenders, and Friday's win in Philadelphia served as the ultimate validation of their remarkable turnaround.