The New England Patriots had the Chicago Bears right where they wanted them after getting a sack on quarterback Caleb Williams in the red zone right before halftime. However, Williams and the Bears struck back with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Luther Burden III with 14 seconds left in the first half.
Here is a look at Burden’s touchdown, courtesy of the NFL’s official social media:
Burden III's speed, the elite blocking 🤌
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2026
BEARS SCORE AGAIN.
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After the kickoff, there were nine seconds left on the clock. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed a pass across the middle to A.J. Brown, his first reception of the game. New England took a timeout with three seconds left and one final chance to score before halftime. Instead of throwing the hail mary, they dumped it off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson who went into the end zone untouched for the 48-yard touchdown to end the half.
Here is a look at Stevenson’s touchdown, courtesy of the NFL’s official social media:
Ok just run out the clock JK TIME TO SCORE.
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2026
PATRIOTS GET A TD TO END THE HALF ‼️
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Chicago has a 20-14 lead at halftime and will receive the second half kickoff. Burden has been on fire in the first half for the Bears with four receptions 130 yards and a touchdown. He had a 58-yard reception that set up a touchdown in the first quarter.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: WATCH: Bears, Patriots trade TDs in final seconds of first half