New England Patriots at Chicago Bears - Week 7, 2018
Date: October 21, 2018
Location: Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)
Final Score: Patriots 38, Bears 31
Weather at Kickoff: 43°F (Clear)
The Fit: Navy Jersey / White Pants
Vegas Line: +1.0 Bears
Key Notes: Special teams failures were the story here, as the Bears allowed both a kickoff return and a blocked punt for touchdowns. Mitchell Trubisky threw for 333 yards and ran for a spectacular touchdown, keeping Chicago within reach of Tom Brady’s Patriots. The game ended on a dramatic Hail Mary attempt that was caught by Kevin White at the 1-yard line as he was tackled just short of the end zone. Despite the loss, the performance proved the Bears could compete with the league's elite teams.
Historical Context: This matchup is included in the Record vs. AFC Teams and the All-time Performance at Home. The final play is often cited in discussions regarding Heartbreaking Losses.
See Also: Chicago Bears Record vs AFC Teams Since 2000
See Also: Chicago Bears – All Time Performance at Home
See Also: Bears Most Heartbreaking Losses