Bears Takes: 2 Wins in 4 Days, A QB Battle for the Books, and a 5-2 Start

The Chicago Bears entered a mini-bye week after a 30–24 win at Soldier Field, improving to a 5–2 record. The matchup on Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots featured a quarterback battle between Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, with the defense generating early momentum and the offense sealing the result late. After a difficult stretch tied to injuries for Williams and turnover issues early for Maye, both quarterbacks turned in productive performances, each surpassing 300 passing yards and completing more than 65% of passes. The article frames the game as a continuation of recent growth, noting Williams’ return from a hamstring strain and Maye’s adjustment after early struggles, with the Bears next traveling to Seattle to face the Seahawks in Week 8 on Monday Night Football.