Stevenson breaks free for 48-yard Patriots touchdown just before halftime against Bears
Rhamondre Stevenson scored a 48-yard touchdown as time expired in the first half as the New England Patriots trimmed the Chicago Bears' lead in Thursday night's Week 7 opener at Soldier Field.
The New England Patriots ended the first half of Thursday night's Week 7 opener in style, with running back Rhamondre Stevenson dancing through the Chicago Bears defense for a 48-yard touchdown as the clock expired before the break at Soldier Field.
The score pulled New England closer as the Patriots battled to erase the Bears' first-half lead. Quarterback Drake Maye then added his second touchdown pass of the night after the restart, further cutting into Chicago's advantage, according to ESPN's live coverage of the game.
The Week 7 opener saw Bears quarterback Caleb Williams make his second start since returning from a hamstring injury. On the opposite sideline, Maye entered the night chasing history: he was looking to move past Drew Bledsoe and Steve Grogan for the most wins by a New England quarterback in his first three seasons, with all three level on 21 victories.
Thursday Night Football kicked off the weekend's action in Chicago, with both sides looking to build momentum in a pivotal mid-season stretch. Stevenson's long touchdown was the standout play of the opening half, a sharp piece of individual skill that kept the Patriots within striking distance going into the locker room.
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