Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Polk's progress: One day in the Patriots' locker room last week, rookie wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk sat at his stall and welcomed a reporter for a chat.

The New England Patriots scored their first touchdown of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears courtesy of a Drake Maye and Ja’Lynn Polk connection. The touchdown gave the Patriots a 10-3 lead following the extra point late in the second quarter.

Patriots rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk was held to one catch in his return to a prominent role on offense, but it was a meaningful one. Takeaways as Drake Maye bests Caleb Williams in 19-3 Patriots win over Bears “It was great.

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye bounced back from a second-quarter interception to engineer an impressive scoring drive in Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, which culminated with a 2-yard touchdown pass to receiver Ja'Lynn Polk.