Patriots fall to Bears 30-24 amid defensive struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The New England Patriots lost to the Chicago Bears 30-24 on October 22 at Soldier Field. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye passed for 321 yards and two touchdowns but threw a critical interception. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel cited poor tackling as a major issue, leading to explosive plays for Chicago. The Bears capitalized on New England's defensive lapses, including a 58-yard touchdown reception by Luther Burden III. As the Patriots return home, they must address their deficiencies ahead of a game against the winless Miami Dolphins.
- •Patriots drop to the Bears 30-24 on October 22.
- •Drake Maye accounted for 321 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- •Mike Vrabel points to tackling issues in the postgame analysis.
- •Luther Burden III caught four passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.
- •New England faces the Miami Dolphins in Week 8.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots most to blame for Thursday Night Football loss to Bears
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ Mike Vrabel blames 1 thing for defensive struggles during Bears game
"The New England Patriots were battling some injuries on their offensive line and elsewhere on the roster, but that misfortune does not fairly describe what went wrong in Thursday’s 30-24 loss versus the Chicago Bears . They wasted opportunities on both sides of the ball. Drake Maye failed to spot an open Efton Chism III and instead threw an […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel blames 1 thing for defensive struggles during Bears game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The New England Patriots had every opportunity to extend their winning streak on Thursday Night Football. Instead, they left Soldier Field with a frustrating 30-24 defeat to the Chicago Bears. Drake Maye provided enough fireworks to keep New England competitive. However, Mike Vrabel’s defense repeatedly failed to deliver when it mattered most. […] The post Patriots most to blame for Thursday Night Football loss to Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 5:13 AMPatriots most to blame for Thursday Night Football loss to Bears
The New England Patriots had every opportunity to extend their winning streak on Thursday Night Football. Instead, they left Soldier Field with a frustrating 30-24 defeat to the Chicago Bears. Drake Maye provided enough fireworks to keep New England competitive. However, Mike Vrabel’s defense repeatedly failed to deliver when it mattered most. […] The post Patriots most to blame for Thursday Night Football loss to Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 5:06 AMPatriots’ Mike Vrabel blames 1 thing for defensive struggles during Bears game
The New England Patriots were battling some injuries on their offensive line and elsewhere on the roster, but that misfortune does not fairly describe what went wrong in Thursday’s 30-24 loss versus the Chicago Bears . They wasted opportunities on both sides of the ball. Drake Maye failed to spot an open Efton Chism III and instead threw an […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel blames 1 thing for defensive struggles during Bears game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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