Family Affair: Patriots Award Two Special Game Balls After Bears Win

The New England Patriots got the job with a quality performance in all three phases of the game in a 19-3 road win over the Chicago Bears in Week 11.

The defense posted nine sacks of No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, the offense stayed on schedule and special teams were efficient. Within those efforts, kicker Joey Slye and linebacker Jahlani Tavai stood out to the team on and off the field. Slye drilled four field goals while Tavai led the team with nine tackles.

The two Patriots received game balls from head coach Jerod Mayo with more reason than what they did Sunday: both men became fathers during the week and welcomed their children into the world with their families.

You can watch the locker room interaction here.

Slye and Tavai earned a happy flight home from Chicago, both from the Patriots’ win and the new additions to their respective families.

New England seeks back-to-back wins in a return home to host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11 at Gillette Stadium.