Bears get surge from Colston Loveland, Luther Burden at just the right time

Bears' Colston Loveland and Luther Burden deliver career-best performances in clutch win against Patriots.

Oct 24, 2026

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Bears get surge from Colston Loveland, Luther Burden at just the right time

Bears' Colston Loveland and Luther Burden deliver career-best performances in clutch win against Patriots.

In brief

Bears' Colston Loveland and Luther Burden deliver career-best performances in clutch win against Patriots. Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland and receiver Luther Burden each record career-high performances in Thursday's 30-24 win over Patriots. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.

Bears offense surges

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams called his pass-catching corps the best in the world after offseason talks.

Loveland's breakout

Tight end Colston Loveland has 24 more receiving yards in past two games than first five games combined.

Burden's career best

Receiver Luther Burden posts career-best 130 receiving yards in Thursday's 30-24 win over Patriots.

Johnson's confidence

Coach Ben Johnson says offense is clicking after offseason focus on Burden and Loveland.

Key play details

On third-and-17 with 21 seconds left in first half, Williams threw screen to Burden who scored touchdown.

Burden's impact

Burden caught 26-yard pass on Bears' first offensive play and career-long 58-yard catch.

Burden's confidence

Burden says he's a problem for opponents with too much space and can go the distance.

Loveland's growth

Loveland has touchdown reception in each of past two games with career-high seven catches.

Johnson's praise

Johnson notes Loveland's blocking on Burden's touchdown and improved game readiness.

Burden's stats

Through seven games, Burden has 250 yards after catch ranking third among NFL players.

Team impact

Bears have reason to be excited about final 10 games after offensive surge.

Burden's nickname

Williams calls Burden 'Problem Child' after his dangerous playmaking.

Kmet injury

Tight end Cole Kmet lost for season with right knee injury.

What's next

Bears aim to maintain offensive momentum through final 10 regular season games.

The key point

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland and receiver Luther Burden each record career-high performances in Thursday's 30-24 win over Patriots.

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