Coverage dated October 21, 2026 to October 24, 2026

Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24

Headline from WHEC Rochester, from the development of Oct 22, 2026

Newest development Oct 23, 2026 · 3 reportsCaleb Williams Gets Glowing Review After Bears' Primetime Win Over Patriots

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. Williams was 22-for-33 passing in his second game back after being sidelined by a right hamstring injury.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. It's Drake Maye versus Caleb Williams as the Patriots visit the Bears

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

  2. Names this update

    Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  3. Newest

    Caleb Williams Gets Glowing Review After Bears' Primetime Win Over Patriots

    Headline from Newsweek ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

25 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Boston

    Patriots-Bears preview: Maye vs. Williams a battle of electric, maturing QBs (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    Drake Maye, Caleb Williams

  2. Newsweek

    Bears HC Ben Johnson Gives Drake Maye ‘Deadly’ Verdict Before First Meeting (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Ben Johnson broke down Drake Maye before Bears-Patriots. The Bears coach pointed to one combination that worries him.

  3. Newsweek

    Drake Maye Has High Praise for Caleb Williams Before 'TNF' Matchup (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye heaped praise on Caleb Williams before Thursday night's primetime matchup.

  4. WHDH Boston

    It’s Drake Maye versus Caleb Williams as the New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams and Drake Maye have known each other for years. They were part of the same draft class, and...

  5. Newsweek

    Rob Gronkowski Delivers Strong Drake Maye Stance Before Patriots-Bears Clash (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Rob Gronkowski made his stance very clear on quarterback Drake Maye before the Patriots face Caleb Williams and the Bears.

  6. Sun Times

    Patriots QB Drake Maye emerges as Bears QB Caleb Williams' main rival from 2024 NFL Draft class (opens Sun Times)

    Published

    Sun Times's feed description

    Caleb Williams has spent his entire football life chasing. It started at age 9 when he began asking what it would take to become an NFL quarterback and continued through high school and college. As a pro, he’s been striving to catch up to the gigantic potential everyone has seen him, and he’d be the…

  7. WPRI Providence

    It's Drake Maye versus Caleb Williams as the Patriots visit the Bears (opens WPRI Providence)

    Published

    WPRI Providence's feed description

    Maye's mobility, Williams said, always has been a weapon for him.

  8. New York Post

    Patriots vs. Bears prediction: Favor the better defense in Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye showdown (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    This is one of the bigger toss-up Thursday night games of the season.

  9. Fox News

    Bears vs. Patriots Thursday Night Football preview and why the over 50.5 is the best play (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Caleb Williams returns from his hamstring injury as the Bears face Drake Maye and the Patriots on Thursday Night Football with over 50.5 in play.

  10. The Boston Globe

    Can the depleted Patriots keep up with Caleb Williams and the Bears? Follow live updates. (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    It's Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams in a showdown in the Windy City. Follow Thursday Night football with analysis and insight from the Globe team.

  11. WHEC Rochester

    Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24 (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    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. Williams was 22-for-33 passing in his second game back after being sidelined by a right hamstring injury.

  12. Triblive

    Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as Bears beat Patriots (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    CHICAGO — 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 Thursday night.

  13. The Guardian

    Caleb Williams outduels friend and rival Drake Maye as Bears beat Patriots (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    New England Patriots 24–30 Chicago Bears Bears QB throws for 308 yards and two TDs 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.

  14. Fox News

    Drake Maye's end-zone interception proves costly as Patriots fall 30-24 to Bears in primetime (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two TDs in the Chicago Bears' 30-24 win over the New England Patriots, improving to an impressive 5-2 record.

  15. NBC Boston

    Stock Watch: Patriots defense can't corral Caleb Williams, Bears in key spots (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Caleb Williams played fantastic in the Bears’ victory over the Patriots in Week 7.

  16. New York Post

    Gutsy field goal decision bails out Caleb Williams’ mistake as Bears beat Patriots in ‘TNF’ thriller (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    A 58-yard field goal from Cairo Santos bailed out Caleb Williams late in the Bears' 30-24 win over the Patriots on Thursday night at Soldier Field.

  17. NBC Boston

    Split decision: Caleb Williams outperforms Drake Maye in Bears' win over Pats (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    Drake Maye, Caleb Williams

  18. Newsweek

    Caleb Williams Gets Glowing Review After Bears' Primetime Win Over Patriots (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Caleb Williams earns glowing praise from Dan Orlovsky after leading the Bears to a prime-time win over the Patriots.

  19. Fox32 Chicago

    Column: Caleb Williams wins primetime QB duel, changing perspectives for the Chicago Bears (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Perspective on quarterbacks has never been that much fun for the Chicago Bears. In 2022, Justin Fields, their starting quarterback at the time, was 32nd among 32 qualified quarterbacks with 32nd among 32 qualifying quarterbacks with 16.8 attempts per game, a 50.7 completion percentage, 117.

  20. Fox32 Chicago

    Column: Caleb Williams wins primetime QB duel, changing perpsectives for the Chicago Bears (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Perspective on quarterbacks has never been that much fun for the Chicago Bears. In 2022, Justin Fields, their starting quarterback at the time, was 32nd among 32 qualified quarterbacks with 32nd among 32 qualifying quarterbacks with 16.8 attempts per game, a 50.7 completion percentage, 117.

  21. Sun Times

    Bears QB Caleb Williams kept making major strides in fundamentals in sparkling performance to beat Patriots (opens Sun Times)

    Published

    Sun Times's feed description

    This is what the leap from fun quarterback to franchise quarterback looks like. Caleb Williams has reenergized the Bears ’ offense and been checking key boxes along the way. He has done it by blending his high-end talent with the foundation coach Ben Johnson laid out for him.

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