The New England Patriots are set for a Week 10 clash with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. It’ll be the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft Caleb Williams against the No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye.
The Bears went all in on their rookie quarterback right off the bat by opting to spend on veteran players to win now. Meanwhile, the Patriots are still building their identity the hard way with homegrown talent they hope to develop into the core around Maye.
Both approaches have some really good upsides, and both have their faults. But this week should be all about the Patriots making a statement and getting back on track after an overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Here are the keys to victory for New England on Sunday: