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Why Bears defense presents tough test for Maye, Patriots offense

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will make his fifth career NFL start Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. It could very well end up being one of his toughest tests of the season.

That's because the Bears have a strong pass defense.

Chicago ranks No. 8 in passing yards allowed per game (191.3), No. 1 in fewest passing touchdowns allowed (five), No. 3 in opposing QB rating (77.2) and No. 5 in opposing QB completion percentage (61.8). The Bears pass rush ranks No. 11 in sacks with 23.

Here's a look at how the Bears pass defense has performed against each quarterback it has faced entering Week 10:

Maye gave a scouting report of the Bears defense earlier this week.