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Patriots’ Latest Game Makes History After Thursday Night Battle

The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears made history in a unique way on Thursday Night Football. Along with the game itself being exciting, the two teams were able to draw eyes as well. AOL.com reported this. Prime Video announced earlier this week that the game averaged 19.86 million viewers. This is the second most-watched […] The post Patriots’ Latest Game Makes History After Thursday Night…

Patriots’ Latest Game Makes History After Thursday Night Battle

On Thursday night, the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears delivered a thrilling matchup that set new records and put the spotlight on quarterback Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. The game, broadcast on Prime Video, averaged 19.86 million viewers, marking the second most-watched Thursday Night Football game on the platform. This surpassed both the Christmas night game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs and the previous Week 7 record set in 2015.

The game showcased the talent of both quarterbacks, who were both part of the same draft class. Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns, while Williams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns. Both players also contributed on the ground, with Maye rushing for 26 yards and a touchdown, and Williams rushing for 18 yards.

The rivalry between these two young talents highlighted the growing depth of the NFL quarterback position. As the season progressed, the Patriots would face tough challenges, including their own division rivals the Miami Dolphins. Meanwhile, the Bears would continue to contend with premier teams, including the quarterbacks they faced in this historic match.

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