New England
Patriots
3-3
40
FINAL
62
Chicago
Bears
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Chicago Bears topped the New England Patriots 62-40 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they battle for positioning in their respective playoff races. The Bears showcased their offensive firepower, proving too much for the Patriots to handle.
Leading the charge for Chicago was quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for an impressive 362 yards and an astounding eight touchdown passes. His connection with receiver Zavion Thomas, who racked up 146 receiving yards, was pivotal in breaking down the Patriots' defense. Meanwhile, New England's Derrick Henry made headlines with a staggering 465 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Chicago's explosive offense.
The Bears' defense played a critical role in sealing the victory, highlighted by Daron Payne's 2.5 sacks, which disrupted the Patriots' offensive rhythm. Quan Martin led the team with five tackles and helped contain New England's ground game. The game's turning point came when Donte Jackson intercepted a pass, leading to a quick score for Chicago and setting the tone for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 44 | 36 | 82% | 587 | 16 | 1 | 148.8 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 362 | 8 | 1 | 122.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 43 | 465 | 10.8 | 226 | 6 | 78 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 18 | 122 | 6.8 | 31 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 146 | 36.5 | 10 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 46 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 75 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 35 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Jacobs | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #555221401 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

