The Chicago Bears fell to the home team Tennessee Titans 23-3 in the 2017 Super Bowl on Sunday evening. The Titans took an early lead and never relinquished control, securing the victory behind strong defense and efficient special teams play.

The game started with a series of punts from both sides, and the Bears struggled to gain offensive momentum. Chicago's first notable misstep came early in the first quarter at 6:58, when Bears quarterback Robert Lyons threw an interception to Titans' Sammy Amador at Chicago's 20-yard line. Tennessee capitalized swiftly, as Norman Race scored a rushing touchdown from the 1-yard line at 5:01, giving the Titans a 6-0 lead. John Kerr then converted the extra point to make it 7-0.

Kerr extended the Titans' lead with three field goals over the course of the game, including successful attempts from 45 and 40 yards. Bears kicker Bruce Trujillo managed one field goal, a 27-yarder in the third quarter, accounting for the Bears' only points. Trujillo’s earlier 43-yard field goal attempt during the second quarter was wide right and thus no good.

Offensive production for the Bears was limited. Lyons finished with 103 passing yards and one interception, completing 15 of 28 passes. The Bears' rushing attack managed 80 yards on 21 carries but was unable to break through for points in the red zone or convert any third downs.

The Titans amassed 179 passing yards on 22 completions and 90 rushing yards on 29 carries. William Bishop was a key contributor, recording 26 rushing yards and 55 receiving yards, including one receiving touchdown. Norman Race added 35 rushing yards and one receiving touchdown as well.

Defensively, Tennessee dominated the line of scrimmage, registering 8 sacks collectively, with standout performances by George Walker and Jorge Cavanaugh, each recording 2 sacks. The defensive pressure limited the Bears’ offense and created turnovers.

Special teams played a pivotal role, with Titans punter William Mata maintaining field position and kicker John Kerr successfully converting multiple field goals, demonstrating consistent reliability.

Chicago Bears head coach Anthony Filkins’ team faced challenges sustaining drives and failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the game. The Bears ended the game with a single field goal and no touchdowns, while Tennessee’s balanced offensive and defensive effort secured the championship.

The Titans finished with 7 points in the first quarter and steadily added 16 more points via field goals, sealing their victory before the fourth quarter. Neither team converted a third down during the game, reflecting a defensive stalemate and limited offensive execution.

With this win, the Titans claimed the 2017 Super Bowl without allowing a Bears touchdown. Chicago’s playoff run ended with this elimination game.