The New England Patriots have had their fair share of issues in end-of-half situations this year. Against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, however, they showed some real improvement in that area — and then some.
Late in the second quarter of their 19-3 win, the Patriots played some outstanding complementary football. It was a testament to both the players executing at a high level, and the coaching staff preparing them for the situations that unfolded.
The progress displayed within that two-minute stretch should therefore have fans optimistic about the future.
It all started after Drake Maye and Ja’Lynn Polk connected on a short touchdown pass to give New England a 10-3 lead with 1:46 left on the clock.