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Stevenson’s career day lifts Patriots in Week 7 vs. Bears
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Sports/The Apex Times/Oct 23, 1:26 AM EDT

Stevenson’s career day lifts Patriots in Week 7 vs. Bears

Rhamondre Stevenson caught 7 passes for a career-high 93 yards, while Drake Maye produced a 300-yard, multi-touchdown passing game in the Patriots’ Thursday win.

By The Apex Times Newsroom1 min readAI-assisted Apex article

New England’s Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears featured a breakout receiving performance from running back Rhamondre Stevenson. He finished with a career-high 93 receiving yards on 7 catches.

Stevenson’s biggest play was a 48-yard touchdown reception at the end of the first half, the longest touchdown catch of his career. The Patriots’ game notes also noted his previous career best receiving yardage was 88 yards at Miami on Sept. 14, 2025.

Quarterback Drake Maye supplied the passing spark behind the scoring output. The Patriots’ game notes say he completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards, his second 300-yard game of 2026.

Maye’s touchdown production included two passes of at least 30 yards in the game. The team notes list a 48-yard touchdown throw to Stevenson and a 30-yard touchdown pass to tight end Eli Raridon, along with another Patriots 30-yard TD strike earlier in the season for context.

On defense, linebacker Christian Elliss matched a personal benchmark with 13 tackles. The notes also report cornerback Marcus Jones recorded his first sack of the season during the game.

The Patriots’ personnel notes added context for the roster picture, including offensive line starters and the fact that several players saw their first action with New England after being elevated from the practice squad.

Why It Matters

  • Stevenson’s role as a downfield receiving option continues to stand out, especially with a career-best receiving yardage total.
  • Maye’s 300-yard efficiency and multiple long touchdown throws show a passing ceiling that can stretch defenses in both the first half and third-quarter phases.
  • Elliss tying his career-high with 13 tackles reinforces the Patriots’ defensive baseline tackle production in this matchup.
  • The mix of established starters and players newly elevated from the practice squad suggests coaching flexibility as the Patriots rotate personnel through the season.

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Key Facts

  • Rhamondre Stevenson had a career-high 93 receiving yards on 7 receptions vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 7.
  • Stevenson’s receiving highlight was a 48-yard touchdown catch at the end of the first half, his longest TD of his career.
  • Drake Maye went 24-of-31 for 321 yards, his second 300-yard passing game of 2026.
  • Maye threw touchdown passes to Stevenson (48 yards) and Eli Raridon (30 yards), with both drives producing at least 30-yard scores.
  • Christian Elliss tied a career-high with 13 tackles.
  • Marcus Jones recorded a 7-yard sack for his first sack of the season.