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New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22

Patriots.com·Oct 22, 2026 · 10:40 PM CT
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Mike Vrabel said after the 30-24 loss in Chicago that the tackling "wasn't good enough" against Bears playmakers like D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III, though he liked how his team competed. He called the margin thin against good teams, pointed to red-zone stops and the one missed red-zone chance as the difference, and wouldn't blame injuries in the secondary.

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