Chicago Bears record 23 points unanswered to defeat New England Patriots 33-14 Monday Night Football

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots The starting quarterback has been replaced Mac Jones With Bailey Zappe In the first half it seemed like they were going make life difficult for the Chicago Bears With a couple of quick second-quarter touchdowns.

However, quarterback Justin Fields The Bears were then able to score 23 points unanswered, and Chicago won the game with a 33-14 victory.

The Patriots and Bears both enter Week 8 with identical records of 3-4.

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Chicago Bears

The Bears excel at weather games. They opened the season with a deluge, and beat the San Francisco 49ers. Monday’s win against the Patriots was a 33-14 victory.

The Bears ended a three-game losing streak that had been going for 10 days. Chicago coaches promised to make personnel changes and adjust the scheme during the mini-bye week. They delivered. Justin Fields His rushing abilities were not typical and he was an engine that ignited the offense. The Bears’ second-year quarterback was a fan of designed runs, not scrambles. Chicago scored 33 points in Week 7, the most since Fields began.

Ryan Poles, general manager, was an impromptu news conference Hours before kickoff, he addressed the Bears’ situation as they near the halfway point of the season. His message? Although this team is young, the Bears must learn to win games. They have been close in six of their first six games. Chicago’s victory on Monday Night Football is a positive step towards a motivated and well-coached team.

QB breakdown Chicago’s strategy was to get Fields moving. Fields finished the first half with 12 rushes and 55 rushing yards on designed runs. This included a touchdown run of 3-yards. Their quarterback’s biggest asset, his legs — was a benefit to the Bears. It helped Chicago score on five consecutive drives which is tied for its longest streak of the past four seasons. Fields ended the game with a team record 82 rushing yards. He was also 13-of-21, for 179 yards. There was a touchdown pass and an interception. Fields looked the most relaxed he has ever been all season. He was patient, waited for plays and went through his steps in a way that he didn’t do earlier this season. The 23-year old quarterback can take Monday’s victory as a learning experience.

Eye-popping stat: Fields is one of two players in the past 30 seasons to have more than 100 passing yards and 70 rushing yards along with at least one passing and rushing touchdown in an opening half, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Fields was the last to accomplish this feat. Russell Wilson 2014.

Trend to watch: After their Week 6 loss against Washington, the Bears made some changes in their personnel and scheme. Chicago established the offensive tone with a combination of RPOs, designed runs, quick throws, and an increase in pre-snap movement (their highest usage in any game this season), The Bears converted just 11 of 17 third downs, which is less than the total allowed by Bill Belichick’s defense. Fields was able to avoid pressure by using moving pockets, something he wasn’t able do before. Wide receivers were not targeted against Commanders. Equanimeous St. Brown The team’s leader with seven targets, he also accounted for four receptions for 48 yard. The punt returner was the change with Dante Pettis taking over for Velus Jones Jr. Chicago’s longest return of the season was 27 yards.

Buy/sell on a breakout performance The Bears were criticised for selecting defensive backs from their top two draft picks over addressing wide receiver needs on the offensive sideline, a move Poles supported on Monday. Both their top rookies — cornerback Kyler Gordon Safety and security Jaquan Brisker — was awarded interceptions in Chicago’s first win in Foxborough. The Bears’ secondary is well-respected for many years.

Next game Cowboys (11:00 p.m. ET, Sunday)

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New England Patriots

Do the New England Patriots have a quarterback controversy? Mac JonesThe return from a left high ankle sprain did not go according to plan. Bailey Zappe He gave the offense an energy boost when he came in the game in quarter two, before the game slowed down in the second half.

ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters was told by Coach Bill Belichick that it was the plan to play both quarterbacks when entering the game. Jones played in the first three series. He then threw his sixth interception for the season to finish his third drive. The pass hung in midair and the crowd of home-bound fans began to chant “Zappe!” Zappe! Zappe!”

Jones was 3-of-6 and gained 13 yards. The pick was made by Zappe, who was 14-of-22 and gained 185 yards. Zappe had two interceptions, a touchdown and a lost football.

The biggest hole in the game plan Accounting for quarterback Justin Fields As a runner. The defense, which had been strong in wins over the Browns and Lions, was suddenly vulnerable and struggled to move off blocks throughout. After being granted extra time, Fields ran 10 times for 74 yards, and scored a touchdown. It was the Patriots’ highest rushing yardage allowed to a quarterback during a half (2000-present). The Bears called nine designed runs for Fields in the first quarter.

This is an important stat: The Patriots defense couldn’t keep the ball off the field on third-down, which allowed 11 conversions. The Bears took a 33-14 lead in the fourth quarter.

Two words describe the game: Blown out. The Patriots home stadium was invaded and the Bears dominated it with unimaginable ease.

Trend: Left tackle Trent Brown He was penalized for four offenses, three of them within the first two drives. He was cited for holding twice and false start. Starting right tackle Isaiah WynnThe shoulder injury rendered a player inactive. He had eight penalties from the previous season when he entered the game.

Next game Jets (11:00 p.m. ET, Sunday)