Patriots Defeat Bears, 51-23
Rob Gronkowski had a big day, paving the way to a blowout win for the Patriots over the hapless Bears, 51-23, at home.
An outstanding game for Tom Brady was topped off with five touchdowns on 30 of 35 passing for 354 yards and no interceptions. On the Bears side, Jay Cutler went 20 for 30 with 227 yards passing, three touchdowns, one pick and one fumble.
Jonas Gray rushed for 86 yards on 17 attempts. Gronkowski was a top receiver, catching nine balls for 149 yards with three touchdowns.
The New England defense had a decent game, highlighted by giving up 153 yards rushing and 249 passing while taking back one fumble for a touchdown. They brought down Cutler for three sacks.
Finally, Stephen Gostkowski was perfect, connecting on all three of his field goal attempts.
Bears running back Matt Forte gave a standout effort with 114 yards rushing, 54 receiving and one touchdown. Tight end Martellus Bennett had a good game as well with 95 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Next week, the Patriots are at home against the Broncos (6-1) while the Bears travel to Green Bay to face the Packers (5-3).
Bears Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
B | 83 | J. Cutler | 20 | 30 | 227 | 3 | 1 | |||
- | - | J. Clausen | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |||
Patriots Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
A+ | 100 | T. Brady | 30 | 35 | 354 | 5 | 0 | |||
- | - | J. Garoppolo | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |||
Bears Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A+ | 100 | M. Forte | RB | 19 | 114 | 6.0 | 0 | |||
C | 73 | K. Carey | RB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 0 | |||
B | 83 | J. Cutler | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | |||
Patriots Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
B+ | 89 | J. Gray | RB | 17 | 86 | 5.1 | 0 | |||
C | 76 | S. Vereen | RB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | |||
D | 65 | J. White | RB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 0 | |||
Bears Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A+ | 100 | M. Bennett | TE | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 1 | |||
B | 86 | A. Jeffery | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 1 | |||
A+ | 100 | M. Forte | RB | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 1 | |||
Patriots Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A+ | 100 | R. Gronkowski | TE | 9 | 149 | 16.6 | 3 | |||
A+ | 100 | B. LaFell | WR | 11 | 124 | 11.3 | 1 | |||
A+ | 100 | T. Wright | TE | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 1 | |||
