Patriots holding onto positives after 3-game win streak is snapped by Bears

The New England Patriots saw their three-game winning streak end with a 30-24 road loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. Despite the defeat, coach Mike Vrabel praised the team's fight while dealing with several injuries, including the absence of offensive line starters Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mike Onwenu. Quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two passing touchdowns alongside a rushing score.

Maye took responsibility for a costly second-quarter end zone interception intended for Eli Raridon, which the Bears converted into a touchdown. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson contributed five catches for 93 yards and a 48-yard score, but New England struggled on the ground with only 70 rushing yards. The Patriots now head into extended rest before facing the Miami Dolphins on November 1.