Chicago survived a wild finish that included a 58-yard field goal from Cairo Santos and an easy New England touchdown right before halftime.
The Chicago Bears beat Drake Maye and the New England Patriots 30-24 in a game that had a bit of everything. Cairo Santos drilled a 58-yard field goal, and the Patriots got what may be remembered as one of the easiest touchdowns of the season right before halftime. Chicago held on to take the win and kick off the week's slate of games.
With that result in the books, the rest of the week's matchups loom large. The Steelers face the Saints in Paris, with New Orleans' struggles at defending the tight end position drawing attention ahead of kickoff. Elsewhere, the Cowboys host the Eagles, the Bengals visit the Ravens, and the Chiefs and 49ers continue to look like the class of their divisions as the league approaches its midpoint.
Handicappers and analysts across outlets are divided on several of the week's other matchups, though there is broader agreement on a couple of games. Attention now turns to how the rest of the slate shakes out, with predictions ranging from low-scoring upsets to lopsided performances from rushers and tight ends alike.