New England
Patriots
4-2
37
FINAL
36
Chicago
Bears
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 showdown, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears by a score of 37-36. With both teams vying for a crucial win to bolster their playoff hopes, the game delivered a dramatic finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Caleb Williams of the Bears was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 350 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Mike Washington Jr. was a key target, racking up 141 receiving yards, while TreVeyon Henderson led the Patriots on the ground with 58 rushing yards, providing valuable support to the passing game.
Defensively, the Patriots were bolstered by Milton Williams, who recorded two sacks, putting pressure on Williams throughout the contest. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Patriots' defense made a crucial stand, allowing just a field goal and preserving their narrow lead. The Bears' inability to convert on that final drive ultimately sealed their fate, marking a hard-fought victory for New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 350 | 5 | 2 | 106.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 40 | 28 | 70% | 258 | 2 | 1 | 93.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 6 | -1 | -0.2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 141 | 23.5 | 81 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 62 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 30 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 9 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 9 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Art Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyron Johnson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | DT | 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 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

