Patriots lose to Bears in Week 7 despite late-game efforts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The New England Patriots faced the Chicago Bears on October 22, 2026, suffering a 30-24 defeat. Key moments included a touchdown by quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter and an interception that halted a potential scoring drive. The Bears managed to score a long touchdown at the end of the first half, and despite a late-game push, the Patriots were unable to capitalize on several opportunities. Following this loss, the Patriots face critical decisions moving forward.
- •Patriots dropped to 30-24 against the Bears in Week 7 matchup.
- •Drake Maye rushed for a TD but threw a critical interception.
- •Rhamondre Stevenson scored a long touchdown just before halftime.
- •The teams combined for 19 penalties throughout the game.
- •The Patriots failed to convert on a crucial 4th-and-2 attempt.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Week 7: Instant analysis from Patriots’ loss to Bears
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — 5 moments that defined the Patriots’ loss to the Bears
"Relive the crucial moments from the Patriots’ loss in Week 7.
"Observations from Thursday night at Soldier Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 4:17 AMNFL Week 7: Instant analysis from Patriots’ loss to Bears
Observations from Thursday night at Soldier Field.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 3:59 AM5 moments that defined the Patriots’ loss to the Bears
Relive the crucial moments from the Patriots’ loss in Week 7.
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