The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 in Week 7 at Soldier Field, with the quarter-by-quarter scoring showing exactly where New England fell behind. Chicago opened a 10-0 advantage in the first quarter and led 20-14 at halftime. Both teams scored seven points in the third quarter and three in the fourth, leaving the Patriots unable to reduce the six-point halftime margin. New England’s offense produced substantial yardage, but Chicago’s early scoring and clean passing line held up in the final accounting. Quarterback Drake…

Published October 23, 2026 · By Patriots Fan Zone · 4 min read

2026 season

Patriots at a Glance

Data through Oct 22, 2026, 8:26 PM PT

Season status 4-3 Regular Season

Streak L1 · Point diff. +17

Full schedule → Last result · Regular Season L 24–30 at Chicago Bears

Thu, Oct 22

Game recap → Team leaders 2026 leaders

PassingDrake Maye1,463 pass yds
RushingRhamondre Stevenson263 rush yds
ReceivingRomeo Doubs261 rec yds

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Roster pulse 52Current players

Latest move · Oct 22Elevated · Team transaction

Sourced status entries14

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