New England
Patriots
1-5
19
FINAL
72
Chicago
Bears
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Chicago Bears dominated the New England Patriots with a final score of 72-19 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. The Bears' victory not only showcased their scoring prowess but also significantly boosts their playoff aspirations as the season progresses.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 470 yards and five touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the league's top quarterbacks. Meanwhile, Breece Hall made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 211 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua was a receiving nightmare for the Patriots, accumulating 264 yards through the air. Together, this trio propelled the Bears' offense to new heights, leaving New England struggling to keep pace.
The Bears' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Tyrique Stevenson Sr. leading the team in tackles and helping to stifle the Patriots' offensive efforts. The game turned decisively in Chicago's favor when Montez Sweat recorded two critical sacks, disrupting New England's rhythm and forcing turnovers. Malik Muhammad II's interception only added to the Bears' defensive dominance, as they effectively neutralized any chances the Patriots had to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 470 | 5 | 0 | 141.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 374 | 2 | 4 | 67.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 211 | 26.4 | 32 | 3 | 92 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 18 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 264 | 52.8 | 52 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 6 | 161 | 26.8 | 83 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 125 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | — | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 9 | 51 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26 |

