Drake Maye's interception impacts Patriots' game against Bears

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Drake Maye's interception impacts Patriots' game against Bears
Summary

Drake Maye threw a critical interception during the second quarter of the New England Patriots' game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. The error occurred as the Patriots were moving into the red zone, costing them a chance to take the lead. Despite a strong performance overall, including a rushing touchdown and a high completion rate under pressure, Maye lamented the missed opportunity and the inability to capitalize on subsequent drives in the fourth quarter. The Bears controlled clock late in the game, securing a 30-24 victory over the Patriots.

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  • •Maye's interception occurred in the red zone during the second quarter.
  • •He completed 77.4% of his passes, including a touchdown.
  • •The Patriots managed only one first down in their final two possessions.
  • •The Bears controlled over 11 minutes of clock in the fourth quarter.
  • •The final score was 30-24 in favor of the Bears.
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Maye threw another red zone interception on Thursday night.

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