The Patriots
extended their winning streak to four games on Sunday, defeating the Chicago
Bears 38 to 31. This marks the fourth game in a row that the Pats have scored
at least 38 points or more.
On the first drive of the game, the
Patriots drove down the field and scored in only eight plays. It was a perfect
start. Sony Michel got it going early with a great run and screen pass, each
going for 10+ yards. Early in the second quarter though, he fumbled and was
taken out of the game due to an apparent knee injury.
Losing
Michel will be a huge blow considering the numbers he has been putting up
lately. Despite that, James White was able to pick up the slack, rushing for 40
yards and receiving two touchdown passes. White now has a team leading six
receiving touchdowns on the season.
The Bears kept it close for the
majority of the game, and even held the lead for a bit, but just couldn’t get
it done. Mitchell Trubisky, the Bears second year quarterback played well
throughout the game. He threw for 333-yards with two touchdowns and ran for
81-yards with one rushing touchdown. A performance like this is something to be
proud of, however he went on to throw two interceptions in crucial moments
which ultimately cost them the win.
The
Special teams unit for the Patriots played out of their minds Sunday on,
scoring two touchdowns. Once on a 95 yard redemption kick return from
Cordarrelle Patterson (who had fumbled earlier in the game), and again on a
blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown by Pats’ linebacker Kyle Van
Noy.
On the last play of the game,
Trubisky chucked a Hail Mary at an attempt to potentially tie or win the game.
The 55- yard pass was completed, but receiver Kevin White fell one-yard short
of the end zone; a true heartbreaker for the young quarterback.
Next, the Patriots are headed to
Buffalo to take on the Bills mafia on Monday Night Football. The 2-5 Bills have
been struggling recently so I don’t personally see any trouble for the Pats. I
expect an easy win in this AFC East matchup.