Maye touchdown pass cuts Patriots' deficit against Bears
Chicago held a 27-21 lead with 3:46 remaining in the third quarter after both teams opened the second half with touchdown drives.
New England moved within one score of Chicago when Drake Maye found rookie tight end Eli Raridon for a touchdown from 30 yards out. The Patriots trailed 27-21 at the third quarter's 3:46 mark and had not held the lead.
The scoring possession covered 80 yards across nine plays, with New England overcoming two penalties totaling 15 yards. Chicago had begun the second half by going 72 yards in nine plays for a touchdown.
Maye had completed 18-of-22 passes for 253 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. His interception came in the end zone on a play that began at the Chicago 15.
A.J. Brown had two receptions totaling 34 yards after making a 16-yard catch.
