The Chicago Bears get in the end zone first against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. After scoring a field goal on their opening drive, the Bears went down the field in five plays, capped off by a four-yard rushing touchdown by D’Andre Swift to give them a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.
Here is a look at the touchdown, courtesy of the NFL’s official social media:
D'Andre Swift bounces it outside for the SCORE.
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2026
Bears up, 10-0.
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Swift’s touchdown was set up by a blown coverage by the Patriots, which led to a 58-yard catch-and-run by wide receiver Luther Burden III. It was his second reception of the game and he already has 84 receiving yards.
Chicago’s defense has stifled New England’s offense on their first three drives, not allowing them to convert on a third down or a fourth down. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was also sacked on the opening drive by Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, who had three sacks last week. The Bears are undefeated so far this season when they score first.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: WATCH: D’Andre Swift scores first TD of TNF to give Bears 10-0 lead