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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Patriots vs. Bears: The good, the bad, the s—t that gets you beat

Ahead of his first training camp as Patriots head coach in 2025, Mike Vrabel explained that he was judging his team’s performances by three distinct categories: the good, the bad, and the s—t that...

Troy Aikman’s almost-certain ESPN farewell at NFL season’s end makes one nostalgic about Patriots Super Bowls past

Aikman has been matter-of-fact about his belief that ESPN intends to find a new broadcast partner for Joe Buck. The post Troy Aikman’s almost-certain ESPN farewell at NFL season’s end makes one...

Patriots need to pounce on Brian Thomas Jr. trade to bolster struggling offense

Brian Thomas Jr. will be available at the trade deadline, and the Patriots need to pounce.

Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are leaving the Patriots wanting more

The New England Patriots need more from their highly paid duo of Milton Williams and Christian Barmore.

Mike Vrabel's anti-Bill Belichick approach with Patriots rookies is working like a charm

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is giving the rookies opportunities to grow through their mistakes, unlike his mentor Bill Belichick.

Carlton Davis’ true value to the Patriots could not be more clear after Bears loss

Carlton Davis' absence is changing how the New England Patriots play defense, and Marcus Jones' recent struggles show just how valuable his return could be.

Sam LaPorta just sent a message to the Patriots ahead of the trade deadline

The Patriots might not be thinking about a big trade or next offseason, but Sam LaPorta should change their mind.

Patriots can fix growing TreVeyon Henderson problem with another blockbuster trade

TreVeyon Henderson's apparent struggles could push the Patriots to make a call to the Colts about their superstar running back.

Friday, October 23, 2026
Bears HC compliments Drake Maye on primetime performance: ‘He’s an outstanding player’

“It’s very hard to bottle him up.” The post Bears HC compliments Drake Maye on primetime performance: ‘He’s an outstanding player’ appeared first on Boston.com.

After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense review and quick-hit film notes from Week 7 loss to the Bears

Film review of Drake Maye and the Patriots defense from Thursday night's loss to the Bears in Chicago.

Bears TE Kmet to be 'sorely missed' after season-ending knee injury

Bears tight end Cole Kmet will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after he suffered a serious right knee injury during Chicago's 30-24 win over New England.

Xavier Newman-Johnson, Benton Whitley revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 7

Xavier Newman-Johnson and Benton Whitley officially reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Friday after serving as standard elevations against the Chicago Bears. The 30-24 loss at...

Do the Patriots have a TreVeyon Henderson problem?

Henderson projects as a home-run hitter in New England's offense, but he only has one play of 15-plus yards so far this season. The post Do the Patriots have a TreVeyon Henderson problem? appeared...

One Drake Maye Mistake Loomed Large in Patriots’ Loss to the Bears

Drake Maye threw a costly red-zone interception as the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 30-24. Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two t

Patriots running game fails to deliver against Bears

Finding an opening in the Chicago Bears defense, Rhamondre Stevenson made one of the most spectacular plays of the New England Patriots season so far on Thursday night. With time winding down on...

Patriots must maximize Drake Maye's most evident strength during mini-bye

Drake Maye is one of the best deep-pass throwers in football, and the New England Patriots must maximize his opportunities to push the ball.

Patriots loss to the Bears solidifies a major trade deadline need for more offense

The New England Patriots' need for offense at the trade deadline became more glaring in their loss to the Chicago Bears.

Mike Vrabel says what Patriots fans have been thinking about Drake Maye

The Patriots' quarterback has been on a tear in recent weeks, and although his efforts didn't lead to a win in Week 7, they shouldn't go unnoticed.

Patriots vs. Bears: Fan observations from Week 7 loss

My schedule is all kinds of out of whack right now and I don’t have as much time as I’d like to get my thoughts in order, so apologies in advance for some somewhat truncated Fan Notes this...

Patriots have a very real A.J. Brown problem after TNF loss to Bears

This Week 7 loss for the Patriots revealed the A.J. Brown problem hasn't gone away.

Patriots News: Self-inflicted wounds doom Pats vs. Bears

This matchup deserved to be played on a Sunday. Both teams played on a short week and the Bears came out on top with a few more plays than New England. Caleb Williams showed why he is a top QB....

A.J. Brown on getting acclimated to Patriots offense: ‘There’s no time for that’

Brown is just three games into his Patriots career, but New England needs more production from the star wideout. The post A.J. Brown on getting acclimated to Patriots offense: ‘There’s no time for...

2 winners (and 5 losers) from Patriots' mistake-filled loss to Bears

The New England Patriots had several standout performances against the Chicago Bears, but costly mistakes ultimately spoiled another strong night from Drake Maye.

Is A.J. Brown growing frustrated by his lack of production? Patriots star says ‘No.’

After every New England Patriots game, we are publishing an admittedly subjective list of “winners and losers.” A.J. Brown found himself included in each of the last two editions, and both times...

Caleb Williams wins duel of 2024 NFL Draft QBs; Brewers-Rays World Series opens with a twist

Plus the Top 100 And 1 college basketball players for 2026-27

We’ve been debating Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams for years, and we won’t be stopping anytime soon

The same draft class and stellar play keep Drake Maye and Caleb Williams connected. The post We’ve been debating Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams for years, and we won’t be stopping anytime soon...

Patriots can’t reach their full potential if Drake Maye keeps throwing these end zone interceptions

Maye played as well as Caleb Williams did on Thursday, but the turnover was the difference in the game and the Patriots will struggle to beat good teams if they continue. The post Patriots can’t...

Missed tackles tell the story of the Patriots’ loss to the Bears

After missing eight tackles in a gritty win over the New York Jets last week, the New England Patriots doubled that total on Thursday night, missing 16 tackles in a 30-24 defeat to the Chicago...

Latest injuries mean Patriots have every reason to call Colts about 8-time Pro Bowler

Alijah Vera-Tucker going onto injured reserve means the Patriots need to make a big-time move to fix their offensive line before the trade deadline.

Costly Drake Maye mistake looms large in Patriots’ loss to Bears

Standing at the postgame podium, Drake Maye shook his head and looked down at ground. He let out an audible sigh of frustration. The Patriots quarterback was replaying his second-quarter...

10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Bears

The New England Patriots lost a wacky Thursday night game to the Bears in Chicago. As injured as they were, and as bad as they played at times, especially defensively, they still had a real chance...

Patriots' defense sets new season-high they'd soon like to forget vs. the Bears

The Patriots' defensive effort was lackluster against a very good Bears team that could have been beaten on a short week.

6 winners and losers from Patriots loss to the Bears

The New England Patriots lost their Thursday night primetime game to the Chicago Bears with a final score of 30-24. They have now dropped to 4-3 on the season, and currently out of the playoff...

Bears' Santos redeems 'annoying' miss with game-sealing FG vs. Pats

Bears kicker Cairo Santos walked away from Thursday's win over the Patriots a hero despite being haunted by a fourth-quarter miss.

Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7

The Patriots fell to the Bears in a 30-24 loss in Chicago on Thursday night.

Game Notes: Stevenson Reaches Career High in Receiving Yards

Game notes and stats from the Patriots Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Caleb Williams, Bears find just enough to hold off Pats

The Bears never trailed, but they never seemed comfortable with the lead.

Patriots try unconventional late-game tactic in loss to Bears

Trailing six points to the Chicago Bears in the late fourth quarter, the New England Patriots needed two things: a stop and time. When the former was unlikely to happen, though, they prioritized...

Kmet injures knee, carted off late in Bears' win

Bears tight end Cole Kmet exited Thursday night's game against the Patriots on a cart after injuring his right knee in the fourth quarter.

Instant analysis from Patriots’ loss to Bears

A week that began at Gillette Stadium soon ended at Soldier Field. And in defeat. The New England Patriots fell to the Chicago Bears by a score of 30-24 on Thursday night, snapping a three-game...

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5 moments that defined the Patriots’ loss to the Bears

The New England Patriots’ win streak came to an end on Thursday night versus the Chicago Bears. In what was a competitive game for the most part, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel suffered a...

Caleb Williams, Luther Burden III help Bears end Pats' winning streak

Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns on Thursday night, leading the Chicago Bears to a 30-24 victory over the visiting New England Pa

10 takeaways from Patriots’ 30-24 loss to Bears

New England’s defense labored all night against the Bears, who finished with 405 total yards of offense. The post 10 takeaways from Patriots’ 30-24 loss to Bears appeared first on Boston.com.

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22

New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel and select players comment on their Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Patriots playoff picture after losing to the Bears in Week 7

The New England Patriots came up short on Thursday Night Football, losing 30-24 to the Chicago Bears. Besides putting an end to the team’s three-game winning streak, the defeat also impacts its...

Gamebook: Patriots at Bears Week 7

Download the NFL Gamebook with all of the statistics from the Patriots Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

9 instant reactions to the Patriots' mistake-riddled loss to the Bears in primetime

The beaten-up Patriots couldn't get out of their own way against the Bears in Week 7.

Chicago Bears Postgame Quotes 10/22

Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson and select players comment on their Week 7 game against the New England Patriots on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Hallucinated fumble, missed injury highlight Al Michaels' flubs during Bears vs. Patriots 'TNF' game

Al Michaels wasn't at his best as he called Bears vs. Patriots for Prime Video.

Rare NFL penalty: Bears become first team in 16 years to get flagged for illegal forward handoff

The failed trick play against the Patriots sent viewers scrambling to learn about one of the most obscure rules in the NFL rulebook

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