Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believes in Cairo Santos, and that is probably much easier to do because the longtime kicker strongly believes in himself. Following a potentially costly miss that could have swayed momentum in the New England Patriots’ favor, Santos quickly composed himself and fired a career-long 58-yard field goal that helped […]
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The Chicago Bears ended the three-game winning streak of the New England Patriots with a gutsy victory, 30-24, at Soldier Field on Thursday. The Bears improved to 5-2, while the Patriots fell to 4-3. Luther Burden III was instrumental in the tight win, scoring a big touchdown on four receptions for 130 yards. He found […]
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Caleb Williams might have to buy Cairo Santos a fancy dinner after the Chicago Bears escaped the New England Patriots, 30-24, at Soldier Field on Thursday. Santos kicked a career-long 58-yard field goal with 1:34 left to give the Bears a nine-point cushion, 30-21. It proved to be enough to stave off the Patriots. Before […]
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Caleb Williams wants respect for the Chicago Bears, and even when the team gets it, he is apparently not satisfied. Some consider such a mindset to be the mark of a warrior. Others may just call it confusing. Although the star quarterback was definitely on the same wavelength with his offense during Thursday night’s 30-24 […]
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The New England Patriots saw their three-game winning streak get snapped by the Chicago Bears, 30-24, on Thursday at Soldier Field. The Bears cooled off the Patriots, who had gained steam after an awful start. Drake Maye went 24-of-31 for 321 yards and two touchdowns, but it was not enough to fend off Chicago. In […]
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Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots came up short at Soldier Field as they fell 30-24 to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. Kicker Cairo Santos helped ice the game for the Bears with a career-long 58-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to put Chicago up by nine points. Vrabel has some […]
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Trailing 30-24 to the Chicago Bears late in the fourth quarter, the New England Patriots resort to a rare tactic: defensive tackle Cory Durden intentionally jumps offsides on a 3rd‑and‑1 to preserve time and all three timeouts. Coach Mike Vrabel admits he ordered the play, hoping to halt the Bears without burning clock. The ploy almost works, leading to a Christian Barmore sack and a 58‑yard field‑goal attempt, but Cairo Santos nails the kick, sealing the loss with 1:34 left. Vrabel praises his team's execution while lamenting the missed stop that could have changed the outcome.
The Chicago Bears are making it increasingly difficult to dismiss them as an entertaining upstart. Right now, this team is beginning to look like a legitimate threat in the NFC. Thursday night’s 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots was not a flawless performance. Still, it was another compelling example of the Bears finding answers […]
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The New England Patriots fell to 4-3 on the season after a 30-24 defeat to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw for 321 yards with two touchdowns. However, his pass intended for tight end Eli Raridon was intercepted in the end zone, costing his team points during the second […]
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The New England Patriots fall 30-24 to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, ending a three‑game streak and dropping to 4‑3. Drake Maye throws for 321 yards, two TDs and one pick, adding a rushing TD, while the Patriots' tight ends Eli Raridon and Hunter Henry combine for 10 catches, 127 yards and a score. New England struggles on third down (2‑of‑7) and in the red zone, and key injuries sideline wide receiver Romeo Doubs and starting guards Alijah Vera‑Tucker and Ben Brown. Despite a solid offensive line performance, the Bears’ defense sacks quarterback Kyler Gordon and forces turnovers, sealing the win.
The New England Patriots had every opportunity to extend their winning streak on Thursday Night Football. Instead, they left Soldier Field with a frustrating 30-24 defeat to the Chicago Bears. Drake Maye provided enough fireworks to keep New England competitive. However, Mike Vrabel’s defense repeatedly failed to deliver when it mattered most. Against Chicago, the […]
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The New England Patriots were battling some injuries on their offensive line and elsewhere on the roster, but that misfortune does not fairly describe what went wrong in Thursday’s 30-24 loss versus the Chicago Bears. They wasted opportunities on both sides of the ball. Drake Maye failed to spot an open Efton Chism III and […]
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The Chicago Bears improved to 5-2 with a win over the New England Patriots, and five players delivered breakout performances in Week 7.
The Patriots’ 30-24 Week 7 loss to the Bears hinged on five pivotal moments, according to Pats Pulpit. Drake Maye’s ninth career rushing TD gave New England a brief spark, but a contested goal-line call and a red‑zone interception let Chicago strike back. A late first‑half drive capped by Rhamondre Stevenson’s 48‑yard touchdown cut a 13‑point gap. Penalties plagued both sides, notably a 4th‑and‑2 offsides on Matt Pryor that forced a punt. Finally, a missed third‑down stop allowed Caleb Williams to connect with Rome Odunze for a 21‑yard gain, setting up the Bears’ game‑icing field goal. These key plays explain how the Patriots’ streak ended on Oct. 23, 2026.
The Chicago Bears held off the New England Patriots 30–24 in Week 7 on October 22, 2026. Bears outgained the Patriots, 400 total yards to 379.
The Steelers climb to the No. 6 seed in the AFC after the Bears upset the Patriots 30‑21 on Thursday night. The Patriots drop from No. 5 to No. 9, promoting Denver to No. 5 and pushing Baltimore to No. 7. Pittsburgh (4‑2) now faces the New Orleans Saints in Paris on Sunday (Week 7). A win combined with a Browns loss could propel the Steelers to the No. 3 seed. The article also notes recent Steelers moves: DE Sebastian Joseph‑Day to IR, safety Rayshawn Jenkins released, CB Jalen Ramsey earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week, and NFL criticism over the Paris game.
On Thursday Night Football, the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 20-14 in a hard‑fought Thursday night showdown at Soldier Field. Both teams entered 4‑2, but Chicago honored late coach Mike Ditka with a mustache giveaway. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams sparked a 58‑yard burst to Luther Burden III, who scored on a 4‑yard run to open a 10‑0 lead. New England answered with a contested Drake Maye rushing TD, but the Bears responded with a field goal and a Burden touchdown after an end‑zone interception by D’Marco Jackson. A late 48‑yard Rhamondre Stevenson sprint cut the lead to six at halftime, but the Bears held on for the win. Key players: Burden (100+ receiving yards), Williams, Maye, Jackson, Stevenson.
The Bears basically held the ball for most of the fourth quarter. The Bears ran 24 plays for 111 yards and took up over 11 minutes of game clock.
The Chicago Bears clinch the NFC’s fifth seed with a 30‑24 Thursday night victory over the New England Patriots, moving to a 5‑2 record and second place in the NFC North. The updated NFC playoff picture now lists the 49ers (6‑0) and Vikings (5‑0) leading, while the Packers sit sixth at 4‑2. Upcoming matchups include Green Bay at Detroit and the Vikings hosting the Indianapolis Colts. The top four seeds remain reserved for division winners as the race intensifies.
The Chicago Bears showed some teeth in their big win over the New England Patriots, and here are the winners and losers from this matchup.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears secured a valuable primetime victory after beating the New England Patriots 30-24 at home on Thursday night. Chicago has big aspirations to be a serious playoff contender, especially after making the NFC Divisional Round last season. They are off to solid start six games in, but they needed a […]
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A Thursday night quarterback duel went in the Chicago Bears' favor on Thursday evening as Caleb Williams led the home team to a 30-24 win over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.
Luther Burden III's monster first half punctuated the fantasy football takeaways from the Bears' victory over the Patriots in Week 7.
In a Thursday night showdown, Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson turned a 1st‑and‑10 at Chicago’s 48‑yard line into a 48‑yard touchdown after defensive back Jaylon Johnson missed a tackle, cutting the Bears’ halftime lead to 20‑14. Former Bears cornerback Jerry Azumah blasted Johnson on X, saying, “If you don’t want to be out there playing tackle football then get the hell off the field!” Critics from the Illini Inquirer, Haugh & Payton, and former NFL players also called for Johnson’s benching, noting his 78.6% completion rate allowed and 130.7 passer rating this season. With the veteran in a contract year, his future in Chicago hangs in the balance.
The beaten-up Patriots couldn't get out of their own way against the Bears in Week 7.