New England Patriots pulled off the upset to defeat Chicago Bears. New England Patriots entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 28% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New England Patriots refused to go away, chipping away at Chicago Bears's lead until New England Patriots took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Chicago Bears never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New England Patriots had earned the upset.