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Bears outlast Patriots 30-24 in Thursday Night Football showdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Bears outlast Patriots 30-24 in Thursday Night Football showdown

Summary

The Chicago Bears secured a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots in Thursday Night Football. Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised opposing quarterback Drake Maye for his impressive performance, despite a costly interception. Maye completed 77.4 percent of his passes for 321 yards, threw two touchdowns, and rushed for a touchdown. Both teams are in solid positions, with Chicago improving to 5-2 and New England moving to 4-3. The result keeps Chicago's push for divisional separation alive while New England looks to rebound after its Super Bowl appearance last season.

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By the Numbers

•Bears improve to 5-2 in the NFC North standings.
•Drake Maye throws for 321 yards, two touchdowns, but has one interception.
•Caleb Williams contributes significantly to Chicago's win.
•New England falls to 4-3, aiming to recover after a Super Bowl appearance.

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8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Bears’ Ben Johnson gives Drake Maye his flowers after electric TNF showdown

What they're saying

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is helping incredibly talented quarterback Caleb Williams inch closer toward his potential after another terrific showing this season, as the NFC North squad outlasted the New Patriots for a 30-24 Thursday Night Football victory. The respected offensive mind commended No. 18 for a successful effort, but when […] The post Bears’ Ben Johnson gives Drake Maye his flowers after electric TNF showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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