Patriots lose to Bears 30-24, Maye shines despite offensive struggles

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Patriots lose to Bears 30-24, Maye shines despite offensive struggles
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The New England Patriots fell to the Chicago Bears 30-24 on Thursday night, ending their three-game winning streak. Quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, and led the Patriots in rushing with 26 yards and a touchdown. Despite accumulating 380 total yards of offense, New England struggled to maintain a consistent ground game, finishing with only 70 rushing yards. Rhamondre Stevenson stood out, accumulating 115 total yards with a touchdown reception. Following the loss, Pro Football Focus grades revealed Hunter Henry was the top-performing player for the Patriots.

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  • •Patriots record falls to 3-4 with loss to Bears on October 23, 2026.
  • •Drake Maye accounted for over 300 passing yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Rhamondre Stevenson gained 115 yards from scrimmage, including a touchdown catch.
  • •New England's ground game averaged only 4.1 yards per carry.
  • •Hunter Henry received the highest Pro Football Focus grade at 81.1.
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Tracking the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades for the Patriots' offense after their loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

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