Bears Outgain Patriots 405-380 in 30-24 Thursday Night Win
The Bears outgained the Patriots 405-380 and won 30-24, with late field goals from both kickers.
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NFL 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 National Football League season is underway. Week 7 coverage includes the Chicago Bears hosting the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field, with pre-game analysis of quarterbacks, injuries, defensive rankings, turnover data, and scoring margins, along with tributes to the late Mike Ditka.
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2026-10-23 to 2026-10-24 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Rhamondre Stevenson catches five passes for 93 yards and a touchdown
Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson caught five passes for 93 yards and a touchdown and rushed six times for 22 yards, leading New England in receiving.
Patriots score 48-yard touchdown on final play of first half
Rhamondre Stevenson caught a pass and ran 48 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half, cutting the Bears' lead to 20-14.
Patriots commit ten penalties and miss 16 tackles
The New England Patriots committed ten penalties and their defense missed 16 tackles in the game against the Chicago Bears.
Patriots' three-game winning streak ends with loss to Bears
The Patriots' three-game winning streak, which included victories over the Bills, Raiders, and Jets, ended with the 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Bears honor Mike Ditka before game
The Chicago Bears honored Mike Ditka in a pregame ceremony before their Week 7 game against the New England Patriots.
Chicago Bears defeat New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football
The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 in Week 7 of the NFL season on Thursday Night Football. Chicago led for most of the game. After the win, the Bears were 5-2 and the Patriots were 4-3.
Caleb Williams takes 10-yard sack on third-and-5 before Santos field goal
On the play before Cairo Santos's 58-yard field goal, Caleb Williams was sacked for a 10-yard loss on third-and-5 at the New England 30-yard line. Santos had earlier missed a 53-yard field goal that struck the right upright.
Andy Borregales makes 47-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining
Patriots kicker Andy Borregales made a 47-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining, trailing by six points. Rome Odunze recovered the Patriots' subsequent onside kick for the Bears.
Caleb Williams completes 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers against the Patriots.
Luther Burden III catches four passes for 130 yards and a touchdown
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III caught four passes for 130 yards and a touchdown, all in the first half.
D'Andre Swift rushes 22 times for 78 yards and a touchdown
Bears running back D'Andre Swift carried the ball 22 times for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Drake Maye completes 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns, and threw one interception. He also ran four times for 26 yards and a touchdown.
Bears outgain Patriots 405 yards to 380
The Chicago Bears gained 405 total yards to the New England Patriots' 380 total yards in the game.
Cairo Santos makes 58-yard field goal with 1:34 remaining
Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a 58-yard field goal with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving Chicago a two-score lead. This was his career-long field goal.
A.J. Brown catches three passes for 48 yards
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown caught three passes for 48 yards in the game.
Davante Adams placed on injured reserve with a ruptured hamstring
Rams wide receiver Davante Adams was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week of October 19, 2026 with a ruptured hamstring.
Rams WR Puka Nacua exits Thursday practice with calf injury
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had to leave Thursday's practice after sustaining a calf injury.
Nacua's calf injury is not believed to be serious, per NFL Network
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that Puka Nacua's calf injury is not believed to be serious.
Rams head coach Sean McVay scheduled to address reporters Friday
Rams head coach Sean McVay was scheduled to speak with reporters on Friday, October 23, 2026, before practice.
Rams are 2-4 and Raiders are 3-3 entering Week 7
The Los Angeles Rams have a 2-4 record and the Las Vegas Raiders have a 3-3 record heading into their Sunday matchup in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
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Williams and Maye Each Surpass 300 Passing Yards Thursday in Chicago
Williams and Maye both passed for two touchdowns, while Burden, Stevenson, and Swift each contributed a touchdown.
Patriots and Bears Have Week 8 Games Set in Miami and Seattle
The Patriots face the Dolphins in Miami and the Bears face the Seahawks in Seattle in Week 8.
Bears Defeat Patriots 30-24 as Williams and Maye Both Throw Two Touchdowns
The Bears beat the Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football, with Caleb Williams and Drake Maye each throwing two touchdowns.
Bears and Patriots Meet Thursday With Turnover and Scoring Trends in Focus
Bears host Patriots Thursday with turnover struggles, scoring trends, and injury questions shaping the matchup.
Bears Plan Thursday Tributes for Late Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and Bears coach, died at 86; the Bears will hold a Thursday tribute.