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

Musket Fire·Oct 23, 2026 · 4:00 AM CT
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New England's defense missed 16 tackles against the Bears, according to Next Gen Stats, a new season high after 10 by halftime and well above the previous high of 8. Missed tackles were the unit's biggest problem in 2025 too, and Mike Vrabel is expected to make it a focus during the mini bye before the Week 8 Dolphins game.

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