The Chicago Bears held off the New England Patriots 31-25 on Sunday, protecting home field in a Week 7 matchup that stayed within one score to the finish. It was the kind of afternoon that tests a young team's nerve, and the Bears passed, answering every push the Patriots made. New England had its chances, but Chicago's six-point cushion was enough when the clock ran out. Caleb Williams was the engine, throwing for 277 yards and two touchdowns while spreading the ball around and staying composed under pressure. His favorite target was Luther Burden III, who piled up 132 receiving yards and consistently turned short throws into chunk gains. D'Andre Swift gave the offense its balance with 90 yards on the ground, keeping New England's front honest and letting Chicago control tempo in the second half. The Patriots, for their part, never stopped scoring — they just could not stop the Bears from answering. Defensively, Kyler Gordon's interception was the swing play of the afternoon, a takeaway that flipped possession at a moment when New England had the momentum and needed points. Robert Spillane anchored the middle with a team-high nine tackles, cleaning up runs and short crossers all game. Milton Williams provided the pass rush's lone sack, a timely disruption in a game with few. In a six-point finish, the ball Chicago took away proved to be the difference.