New England
Patriots
6-0
56
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New England Patriots triumphed over the Chicago Bears with a commanding final score of 56-28 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This matchup showcased the Patriots' offensive prowess as they looked to solidify their playoff positioning while the Bears aimed to bounce back from previous struggles.
Leading the charge for New England was quarterback Drake Maye, who delivered a standout performance with 581 passing yards and an impressive seven touchdown passes. His deep connection with wide receiver Quentin Johnston, who racked up 382 receiving yards, proved unstoppable and set the tone for the Patriots' high-scoring affair. Caleb Williams of the Bears managed to contribute with 78 rushing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the explosive New England offense.
Defensively, the Patriots were bolstered by Calen Bullock, who made three total tackles and helped contain the Bears' offensive efforts. The game shifted in New England's favor when Craig Woodson intercepted a pass, halting a critical Chicago drive and allowing the Patriots to extend their lead. Jared Verse of the Bears added pressure with two sacks, yet the Patriots' defense ultimately held firm, sealing the decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 33 | 20 | 581 | 7 | 1 | 131.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 11 | 201 | 1 | 3 | 72.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 15 | 382 | 25.5 | 7 | 65 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Amari Gainer | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |

