The Chicago Bears were dealt a devastating blow on Thursday night after tight end Cole Kmet went down with a knee injury. Kmet suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the game against the New England Patriots, and the cart had to be brought out, which was the first sign it was something significant.
Most Chicago Bears fans remember the days when it was already time to fully lean into 2027 NFL mock drafts by this point of the year. That’s no longer the case, but it’s still fun to do.
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
The Chicago Bears got a little too cute during their “Thursday Night Football” game against the New England Patriots, opting for a trick play inside the red zone where Caleb Williams handed the ball off to offensive lineman Joe Thuney.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears escaped with a 30-24 win over the New England Patriots in Week 7, improving their record while leaving plenty to discuss. From defensive inconsistencies to the offense’s ability to move the ball against a strong Patriots defense, Chicago’s latest victory offered reasons for both optimism and concern.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson threw Cairo Santos into the fire against the New England Patriots. Make a 58-yard field goal to go up nine, or miss and give New England strong field position trailing by just a touchdown.
Per The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain, Bears DE Montez Sweat has been reinstated from his two-game suspension on Friday, making him available for Week 8.
The Chicago Bears came away with an impressive 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday night. The game featured elite performances by both quarterbacks, as Caleb Williams and Drake Maye combined for 629 passing yards and five TDs (although the latter did throw an ugly interception in the end zone).
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears enter this Friday with a 5-2 record, coming off an impressive victory over the New England Patriots. On offense, the group looked great once again, but they’ll be without a key member of the group for the rest of the season.
The Chicago Bears held on to defeat the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football. That final score doesn't necessarily paint the best picture for Chicago given how the game was progressing, but New England is the one that has to reconcile with the result.
Three years ago, this article would have sounded insane. Three years ago, Jaylon Johnson was playing at an All-Pro level. Quarterbacks rarely looked his way.
The Chicago Bears could not have asked for a better time to get a break in the schedule. After taking down the Patriots on Thursday Night Football to improve to 5–2, Chicago now gets a long stretch before traveling to Seattle for Monday Night Football.
The Chicago Bears’ 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 7 looked like a close contest on the scoreboard, but the game itself told a different story.
The Chicago Bears entered Thursday Night Football looking to build on the momentum from their win over Atlanta, and they did exactly that. Chicago took down the Patriots to improve to 5–2, and the biggest takeaway was simple: the offense looks completely different with Caleb Williams under center.
Last night, the New England Patriots fought to the last snap, but couldn’t make enough plays to beat the Chicago Bears. Across the board, the Bears outperformed the Patriots with decisive advantages in total yards, total plays, rushing yards, and time of possession.
Bears vs Patriots Thursday Night Football was billed as a generational quarterback duel. It lived up to every word of that billing — and when it was over, one quarterback had separated himself from the other in the most important way possible.
The Chicago Bears pulled off a win over the New England Patriots on Thursday, 30-24. Quarterback Caleb Williams had a solid performance in his second game back after dealing with an injury.
Not able to celebrate their "Thursday Night Football" win too long, the Chicago Bears learned devastating news about a key player on Friday.
The Chicago Bears’ 30-24 win over the New England Patriots in Week 7 showcased head coach Ben Johnson’s offensive creativity and the playmaking ability of quarterback Caleb Williams.
It’s safe to say that ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is fully on board with the Chicago Bears and their star quarterback Caleb Williams after what he saw last night.
Fans of the Chicago Bears have been trained by hard-luck experience not to ask this question in October. So let’s ask it carefully … are the Bears actually this good?
Rome Odunze waited three quarters for his turn Thursday night. When the Chicago Bears finally needed him, he delivered on every big down, and his hands were the last ones on the ball in a 30-24 win over the Patriots at Soldier Field.
While Drake Maye played well in what became a 30-24 loss that dropped New England to 4-3 on the season, he had one regret on his mind while speaking with reporters after the defeat.
In a game billed as a battle of young star quarterbacks, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears outdueled Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on "Thursday Night Football."
The Chicago Bears defense was already mentally in the tunnel to end the first half on Thursday against the New England Patriots.
After giving up a late first-half TD to Chicago, the New England Patriots received the ensuing kickoff down by 13 and starting on their own 34 with nine seconds left. Right where the Pats want to be.
Every meeting between these quarterbacks will be viewed as a referendum on which of their franchises found its long-term answer at quarterback.
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