Overview
- Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the 30-24 loss, but he repeatedly lamented the second-quarter pick that swung momentum.
- Thursday night’s interception by Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson came with 3:31 left in the second quarter and erased a Patriots drive that could have given New England the lead.
- The Patriots entered Soldier Field without multiple starters — including two offensive linemen, two wide receivers and three cornerbacks — and Christian Gonzalez played while ill, leaving the roster thin.
- Coach Mike Vrabel publicly singled out turnover and tackling problems, calling the team’s turnover numbers unacceptable and saying the Patriots must tackle and protect the ball better.
- The loss snapped New England’s three-game streak, dropped the team to 4-3, and leaves the club facing decisions on personnel before the trade deadline and a chance to regroup against Miami.