The Bears score 23 unanswered points to beat Patriots 33-14

After the New England Patriots replaced quarterback Mac Jones with Bailey Zappé in the first half,

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they went on to make things difficult for the Chicago Bears with a pair of quick second-quarter touchdowns.

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However, quarterback Justin Fields then led the Bears to 23 unanswered points, with Chicago winning 33–14.

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Both the Bears and Patriots head into Week 8 sporting identical 3-4 records.

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Chicago Bears Weather games are the ball of the bear. They opened the season in a sweep and beat the San Francisco 49ers.

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On Monday, against the Patriots, the slick turf and thick fog that hung over Gillette Stadium were no factor in the 33-14 victory.

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The Bears snapped a three-game losing streak with 10 days between games.

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The Chicago coaches promised personnel changes and scheme adjustments during the mini-bye week and delivered.

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Justin Fields powered the offense with his rushing ability, and not in typical fashion.

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Designed runs -- not scrambles -- were the Bears' weapon of choice for their second-year quarterback.

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Chicago's 33 points in Week 7 were the most in a game since Fields started.

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