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Bears secure 30-24 victory over Patriots with Santos’ 58-yard field goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 4:34 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Bears secure 30-24 victory over Patriots with Santos’ 58-yard field goal

Summary

The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 on October 22 in a closely contested matchup. With less than two minutes remaining, Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a career-long 58-yard field goal, extending the lead to two scores. Chicago's Luther Burden III had a impactful first half, totaling four catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. The Bears never trailed during the game, boosting their record to 5-2. Quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, while Patriots quarterback Drake Maye passed for 321 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Chicago next faces the Seattle Seahawks on November 2 in a Monday night matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Santos made a career-long 58-yard field goal with 1:34 left.
•Bears improved their record to 5-2 this season.
•Luther Burden III recorded four catches for 130 yards and a touchdown.
•Caleb Williams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards.
•Bears face the Seattle Seahawks on November 2.

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4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Week 7 recap: Chicago Bears seal a 30-24 win over New England Patriots on Cairo Santos’ career-long 58-yard FG

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CHICAGO — Leading by six points with less than two minutes to go, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took a 10-yard sack on third down, moving the offense back to the New England Patriots 40-yard line. Coach Ben Johnson faced a crucial decision: attempt a career-long field goal for kicker Cairo Santos that could all but ice the game, or play it safe and punt. Missing the field goal posed ...
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