Caleb Williams outduels friend and rival Drake Maye as Bears beat Patriots
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Key Points:
- Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots, throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns in his second game back from a hamstring injury.
- Williams became the first Bears quarterback since Mitch Trubisky in 2018 to throw for over 300 yards in consecutive games, showcasing strong leadership and competitiveness.
- Drake Maye of the Patriots threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns but also had a costly interception in the end zone; New England's late field goal narrowed the gap but Chicago recovered the onside kick to secure the win.
- The Bears honored the late Mike Ditka with a pregame moment of silence and fan tributes at Soldier Field, marking their first home game since his passing.
- Key plays included Luther Burden’s 130 receiving yards and a 58-yard career-long field goal by Cairo Santos, which tied the franchise record and helped seal the victory.
