New England
Patriots
5-1
37
FINAL
8
Chicago
Bears
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New England Patriots topped the Chicago Bears 37-8 in Week 7 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Patriots showcased their dominance throughout the game, leaving the Bears struggling to find their rhythm on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for New England was quarterback Drake Maye, who threw for 217 yards, while TreVeyon Henderson added a solid 100 rushing yards to the mix. Wide receiver Kyle Williams stood out with a stellar performance, racking up 101 receiving yards and providing Maye with a reliable target throughout the contest. The Patriots’ offense was efficient and relentless, capitalizing on opportunities and keeping the Bears' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Patriots were equally impressive, with Harold Landry III recording a key sack that disrupted Chicago's offensive flow and Craig Woodson snagging an interception that shifted momentum firmly in New England's favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Landry's pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead, which the Bears could never recover from. With this performance, New England has firmly established itself as a team to watch as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 11 | 10 | 91% | 217 | 1 | 0 | 149.0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 30 | 11 | 37% | 205 | 1 | 3 | 32.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 100 | 6.7 | 11 | 4 | 43 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 47 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 32 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 39 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 43 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 29 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Blackwell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 32 |

