Bears lead Patriots 20-14 at halftime after late touchdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots both scored touchdowns in the final moments of the first half during Thursday Night Football. The Bears took a 20-14 lead after a 24-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to Luther Burden III with 14 seconds remaining. Following the kickoff, the Patriots responded with Rhamondre Stevenson scoring a 48-yard touchdown just before halftime. Burden recorded four receptions for 130 yards in the first half, contributing significantly to the Bears' performance. The Bears will receive the kickoff to start the second half.
- •Chicago leads New England 20-14 at halftime.
- •Luther Burden III has 130 receiving yards and a touchdown.
- •Rhamondre Stevenson scores for New England with three seconds left.
- •The Bears will receive the ball to start the second half.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Bears, Patriots trade TDs in final seconds of first half
"The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots both score touchdowns with under 15 seconds left in the first half on Thursday Night Football.
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