The Chicago Bears survived a scare against the New England Patriots, pulling out a 30-24 victory on Thursday night at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first Bears quarterback since Mitchell Trubisky in 2018 to post consecutive 300-yard passing games. The game-winning drive capped with a 21-yard strike to Rome Odunze on third-and-9, setting up Cairo Santos' 58-yard field goal — the longest of his career and third-longest in Soldier Field history.
Luther Burden III starred once again, hauling in all four targets for 130 receiving yards and a touchdown. Every reception he made in the first half led to points, including a 24-yard score before halftime. He became the first player this season with multiple 25-yard receptions in the first quarter.
Despite building a 13-point halftime lead, the Bears defense struggled at times, allowing big plays when blitzing. Drake Maye connected with Rhamondre Stevenson for a 48-yard touchdown on the final play of the half. Maye finished 24-of-31 for 321 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
The win improved the Bears to 5-2, while the Patriots fell to 4-3, ending their three-game winning streak.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing