Caleb Williams outduels friend and rival Drake Maye as Bears beat Patriots

New England Patriots 24–30 Chicago BearsBears QB throws for 308 yards and two TDsCaleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 win on Thursday night.Williams was 22 of 33 passing in his second game back after being sidelined by a hamstring injury. He became the first Bears quarterback to throw for more than 300 yards in consecutive games since Mitch Trubisky had a three-game run in 2018. Continue reading…

Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 win Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 win on Thursday night. Williams was 22 of 33 passing in his second game back after being sidelined by a hamstring injury. He became the first Bears quarterback to throw for more than 300 yards in consecutive games since Mitch Trubisky had a three-game run in 2018.

“It’s amazing [having Williams on the field]. His leadership, his competitiveness, everyone around here feels it. He gets us going,” said Bears running back D’Andre Swift after the game. Williams outdueled Maye in their second meeting since the longtime friends were part of the 2024 NFL draft. Williams went No 1 to Chicago, and Maye was selected by New England at No 3. Luther Burden had four catches for 130 yards for Chicago (5-2), and Colston Loveland had a 12-yard touchdown reception.