# 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.
- Title: Bears get surge from Colston Loveland, Luther Burden at just…
- Summary: Bears' Colston Loveland and Luther Burden deliver career-best performances in clutch win against Patriots. Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland and…
- Keywords: chicago bears, colston loveland, luther burden, patriots, nfl, caleb williams, ben johnson, tight end, receiver, career-high, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/24/bears-colston-loveland-luther-burden-surge-right-time-ben-johnson-caleb-williams-patriots-thursday-night-football
- Published: 2026-10-24T10:01:00+00:00
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- Topics: chicago bears, colston loveland, luther burden, patriots, nfl, caleb williams, ben johnson, tight end, receiver, career-high, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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