Patriots offense struggles with limited snaps in loss to Bears

The New England Patriots lost 30-24 to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night in Week 7 of the NFL season. The Patriots only had 54 offensive snaps, significantly below their average of 63.8, while their defense was on the field for 69 snaps. This disparity reflected the Bears' ability to control time of possession. Despite the limited opportunities, quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 passes, primarily to tight ends and running backs. The Patriots struggled on third and fourth downs, converting only 3 of 8 chances. Next, the team will review its performance and address situational challenges ahead of their upcoming game.

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