Bears hold off Patriots 30-24, ending New England's three-game win streak
Drake Maye threw for 321 yards, but an end-zone interception and a recovered onside kick sent the Patriots home 4-3.
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The New England Patriots' three-game winning streak ended Thursday night at Soldier Field, where the Chicago Bears won 30-24.
New England fell to 4-3. Chicago improved to 5-2, according to The Associated Press.
How it got away
Chicago built an early 10-0 lead and was ahead 27-14 in the third quarter before Drake Maye found Eli Raridon for a 30-yard touchdown, according to the Bears' game recap.
Two drives ended without points for New England. D'Marco Jackson intercepted Maye in the end zone in the first half, and Kyler Gordon sacked him on fourth-and-5 for a turnover on downs, the Bears reported.
Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a 58-yard field goal with 1:34 left, a career long that matched the franchise record, the AP reported. Andy Borregales answered with a 47-yarder, but Chicago's Rome Odunze recovered the Patriots' onside kick to seal it.
By the numbers
| Player | Line |
|---|---|
| Drake Maye, NE | 24 of 31, 321 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 7-yard TD run |
| Rhamondre Stevenson, NE | 5 catches, 93 yards, 1 TD |
| Caleb Williams, CHI | 308 passing yards, 2 TD |
| Luther Burden III, CHI | 4 catches, 130 yards, 1 TD |
Maye had thrown 10 touchdown passes and one interception during the winning streak, the AP noted.
Injuries and what's next
Defensive tackle Christian Barmore left late in the game, the AP reported. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez played after being listed as questionable with an illness.
The Patriots next play at Miami on Nov. 1.
Sources
- Game Recap: Bears knock off Patriots on Thursday Night Football, improve to 5-2, Chicago Bears (team site)
- Bears 30-24 Patriots (Oct 22, 2026) Game Recap (AP), The Associated Press (via ESPN)
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