New England
Patriots
5-1
34
FINAL
7
Chicago
Bears
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 7 matchup, the New England Patriots trampled the Chicago Bears with a commanding 34-7 victory. The win keeps the Patriots firmly in playoff contention as they demonstrate their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a struggling Bears squad.
Quarterback Drake Maye put on a show for New England, throwing for 211 yards and three touchdowns, while TreVeyon Henderson emerged as a dual-threat standout, leading the team in both receiving with 116 yards and contributing on the ground with 39 rushing yards. Maye's efficient performance and Henderson's versatility were key in establishing the Patriots' dominance early in the game.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Gabe Jacas leading the charge with two sacks that disrupted the Bears' offensive rhythm. Craig Woodson's interception further stifled any hopes of a Chicago comeback, but the turning point came in the second quarter when Maye connected with Henderson for a touchdown that extended the lead to 21-0, effectively sealing the game for New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 211 | 3 | 0 | 138.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 12 | 38% | 148 | 0 | 4 | 13.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 6 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 117 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 23 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 |

