New England
Patriots
2-4
14
FINAL
31
Chicago
Bears
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 7 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 31-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory not only boosts the Bears' confidence but also puts the Patriots' postseason hopes in jeopardy as they struggle to find consistency.
Brock Purdy was the star of the night for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 325 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing both his precision and poise in the pocket. Jake Ferguson also made a significant impact, leading the receiving corps with 87 yards, while the Bears' balanced attack kept the Patriots' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Christian Barmore's sack led to a pivotal turnover, while Max Melton's interception sealed the deal, stifling any hopes of a New England comeback. The Bears' defense consistently applied pressure, forcing the Patriots into uncomfortable situations and ultimately securing a comfortable victory on their home turf.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 45 | 26 | 325 | 3 | 0 | 102.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 39 | 21 | 183 | 1 | 1 | 64.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 18 | 86 | 4.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DEVIN HESTER | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ROB GRONKOWSKI | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| DEVIN HESTER | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| ROB GRONKOWSKI | TE | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Jones | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Max Melton | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PAT TILLMAN | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RICHARD SEYMOUR | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chazz Surratt | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 49 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

