NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Patriots-Bears Week 7 TNF Recap: Bears Grind Out Win Over Patriots
Oct 23, 2026
Chicago outlasts New England in a playoff-caliber thriller at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams and Drake Maye face contrasting challenges as pressure, deceptive formations, explosive playmakers, and a bold 58-yard field goal shape the night. The discussion also looks at Chicago’s growing confidence, New England’s inconsistent run game, and the next tests awaiting both teams.
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The Bears Won By Surviving Their Mistakes
- The Bears won by making more decisive plays in critical moments, not by playing a flawless game.
- Caleb Williams converted a dangerous third-and-long, while Chicago also overcame mistakes such as Cairo Santos’ missed field goal.
Ben Johnson Built The Game Around Conflict
- Ben Johnson’s offense used play action and linebacker conflicts to create easy completions for Caleb Williams and Luther Burden.
- The Patriots adjusted after halftime, reducing Chicago’s ability to repeatedly exploit those crossing routes.
Caleb Williams Unlocks Chicago’s Full Offense
- Chicago’s aggressive offense depends on Williams’ ability to navigate shifting pockets and throw accurately while moving.
- DeAndre Swift’s modest rushing production still forced defensive respect, opening play-action throws to Burden, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland.