New England
Patriots
3-3
21
FINAL
56
Chicago
Bears
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears took down the New England Patriots with a final score of 56-21 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. The Bears showcased their dominance at home, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the league. Meanwhile, the Patriots struggled to keep pace, resulting in a disappointing outing for the visitors.
Leading the charge for Chicago was Caleb Williams, who threw for an impressive 385 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Colston Loveland contributed significantly in the receiving game, racking up 102 yards, while TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots put forth a valiant effort on the ground with 243 rushing yards, though it ultimately wasn't enough to keep the game competitive.
Defensively, the Bears made their mark with Dillon Thieneman's two interceptions, which were pivotal in shifting momentum in their favor. Chicago's defense effectively stifled the Patriots’ attempts to mount a comeback, while Milton Williams added pressure with a sack, highlighting the Bears' ability to control the game on both sides of the ball. The turning point came early in the second half when Thieneman's second interception led to a quick touchdown, pushing the score to an insurmountable lead for Chicago.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 17 | 385 | 4 | 1 | 128.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 34 | 11 | 176 | 1 | 6 | 20.8 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 243 | 15.2 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Palestine Abanikanda | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Palestine Abanikanda | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

