Williams leads Bears to 30-24 win over Patriots

Caleb Williams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns, guiding the Chicago Bears to a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday night. The win marked the first time a Bears quarterback has recorded over 300 passing yards in back-to-back games since Mitch Trubisky’s three-game streak in 2018.

Williams, returning from a hamstring injury, outperformed fellow 2024 draftee Drake Maye, who threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns but also tossed an interception in the end zone. The Patriots rallied late, narrowing the gap to 30-24 after a 47-yard field goal by Andy Borregales with 37 seconds remaining, but Chicago recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock.

Luther Burden contributed four receptions for 130 yards, while Colston Loveland added a 12-yard touchdown catch. Kicker Cairo Santos recorded a career-long 58-yard field goal with 1:34 left, tying the franchise record after an earlier miss from 53 yards.

"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.

The Bears opened the contest with a 10-0 lead, and despite a late surge by New England, Chicago held on for its first home victory since a pre-game tribute to Hall of Famer Mike Ditka.