“JUST IN: Patriots vs. Bears in Week 10 Could Decide QB Drake Maye’s Impact on Coach Matt Eberflus’ Future”
In Week 10 of the NFL season, the Chicago Bears will face off against the New England Patriots, showcasing top quarterbacks from the 2024 draft class: Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick, and Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick. Williams enters a situation where the Bears have spent two years building a supporting roster around him, while Maye has had to adapt to a tougher environment with the Patriots, who lack the same level of talent around him. Despite New England’s struggles, Maye continues to make plays amid the team’s adversity.
The Patriots, sitting at 2-7, are in the early stages of a complete rebuild under new head coach Jerod Mayo. For New England, 2024 is focused more on developing young talent than on accumulating wins. In contrast, the Bears are competing in a tough NFC North, where teams like the Vikings, Packers, and Lions are all formidable contenders. Chicago is currently 4-4 and coming off back-to-back losses, which could extend if the Patriots manage an upset this Sunday.
There are growing concerns about the performance of head coach Matt Eberflus, and with Williams limping after a 20-point loss to the Cardinals in Week 9, questions are rising about the Bears’ future. If Chicago loses to New England, it might signal the end of Eberflus’s tenure and push the team in a new direction.