Bears top Patriots in thrilling Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football in Week 7. The game set a viewership record with an average of 19.86 million viewers, making it the most-watched Week 7 game in Thursday Night Football history. Quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Drake Maye showcased their talent, both throwing for over 300 yards and combining for five touchdowns. The win improved the Bears' record to 5-2, keeping them competitive in the NFC North. The Patriots fall to 4-3 with the loss.
- •Bears improve to 5-2 in the NFC North standings
- •Patriots drop to 4-3 with the loss
- •Game averaged 19.86 million viewers
- •Williams and Maye both throw over 300 yards
- •Matchup set Thursday Night Football viewership records
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bears-Patriots Week 7 matchup made history on Thursday Night Football
"The Bears vs. Patriots matchup on Thursday Night Football set a viewership record, featuring two young QBs in Caleb Williams and Drake Maye.
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