Bears hold off Patriots for big win on TNF to get to 5-2

In Thursday Night Football, the New England Patriots faced off against the Chicago Bears, seeking their fourth consecutive win. Headed into the game, the Patriots were without Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker due to injuries, as well as Ben Brown's backup offensive linemen, Michael Onwenu and Greg Van Roten, who were also on the injured reserve.

The first quarter saw the Bears take an early lead, with D’Andre Swift scoring a four-yard touchdown and Luther Burden adding 58 yards on a big run. The Patriots appeared to be trying to establish their run game, but failed to gain significant ground. The Bears capitalized, kicking a 42-yard field goal to make the score 3-0.

The Patriots managed to go three-and-out, giving the Bears possession again. In the second quarter, Caleb Williams connected with Luther Burden for 26 yards, putting the Bears in the red zone at 1st-and-10. However, on fourth down, they failed to convert, handing the ball back to the Patriots. The Bears continued to dominate, stopping Rhamondre Stevenson and forcing the Patriots to go for it on 4th-and-5. Stevenson had another one-handed catch, but failed to pick up the first down at 3rd-and-6.

The Patriots attempted to establish their run game early, but struggled. On third down, they connected with Eli Raridon for eight yards, moving the chains to 2nd-and-12. A pass to Walter Rouse was ruled out for holding, pushing the Patriots back to 1st-and-20. The Bears took advantage, scoring a touchdown on the next play, leading 10-0 at the end of the first quarter.