Patriots fall 30-24 to Bears in Thursday Night Football matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The New England Patriots suffered a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. The game highlighted defensive shortcomings for New England, with key players unable to compete due to injuries. Quarterback Drake Maye threw for 321 yards and accounted for three touchdowns but could not overcome the Bears' efficient offense led by Caleb Williams. The loss marked the Patriots' third defeat this season, raising concerns about their performance moving forward.
- •Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Rhamondre Stevenson led the Patriots in receiving with five catches for 93 yards.
- •Caleb Williams helped lead a balanced Bears offense that capitalized on defensive lapses.
- •The Patriots have yet to complete a game this season without turning the ball over.
- •Injuries to key players, including both starting guards and a cornerback, impacted performance.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — 10 takeaways from Patriots 30-24 primetime loss to the Bears
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Twitter reacts strongly to Patriots' crushing 30-24 loss to Bears
"The Patriots dropped their third loss of the season in a winnable matchup against the Bears. Here are 10 takeaways from the game.
"How social media reacted to the Patriots having their win streak snapped by the Bears on Thursday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 5:24 AM10 takeaways from Patriots 30-24 primetime loss to the Bears
The Patriots dropped their third loss of the season in a winnable matchup against the Bears. Here are 10 takeaways from the game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 4:57 AMTwitter reacts strongly to Patriots' crushing 30-24 loss to Bears
How social media reacted to the Patriots having their win streak snapped by the Bears on Thursday night.
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