Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7
The Patriots lost 30-24 to the Bears at Soldier Field on Thursday Night Football, a game Patriots.com called a classic despite the result. Chicago controlled the ball, running 66 plays to New England's 50.
Chicago's physical offense forced 16 missed tackles and piled up 149 yards after the catch and 85 rushing yards after contact. Caleb Williams got the better of Drake Maye, whose red-zone interception in the second quarter was followed by an 80-yard Bears touchdown drive.
Head coach Mike Vrabel said the "tackling wasn't good enough, not against this team," but liked how his undermanned team competed on a short week. The defense held the Bears scoreless on two straight drives to give the offense a chance, but New England couldn't get the go-ahead score while trailing 27-21.
The Patriots now get a mini bye before facing the Dolphins a week from Sunday. The site says they need to tighten up their tackling and zone coverage and run the ball better after averaging -0.40 EPA per rush with a 20% success rate in Chicago.
Key points
- Final: Bears 30, Patriots 24
- Bears out-snapped New England 66-50
- 16 missed tackles by the Patriots defense
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