The Chicago Bears secured a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Soldier Field. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams led the offense by throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns, completing 22 of 33 passes. This performance marked his second consecutive game with over 300 passing yards, a feat not achieved by a Bears quarterback since 2018. The game was the first home appearance for Chicago since the death of legendary coach Mike Ditka on October 9, 2026, with the team holding a pregame moment of silence and distributing commemorative items to the 60,520 fans in attendance.
New England quarterback Drake Maye, who finished 24 of 31 for 321 yards and two touchdowns, saw his team's three-game winning streak come to an end. Despite Maye's efforts, including a 48-yard touchdown pass to Rhamondre Stevenson and a 30-yard scoring pass to Eli Raridon, the Patriots were unable to overcome the deficit. Chicago's Cairo Santos proved decisive in the final quarter, converting a career-long 58-yard field goal with 1:34 remaining, which matched the franchise record. Although New England responded with a 47-yard field goal from Andy Borregales with 37 seconds left, the Bears recovered the subsequent onside kick to seal the win.
