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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears came into the season with a different look and started it on that same old losing note.A 23-14 season-opening loss at Houston on Sunday showed they still have plenty of work to do if theyre going to improve on a last-place finish in the NFC North.Quarterback Jay Cutler took a beating behind a revamped line. The offense stalled after a promising start and a defense that got a makeover failed to make enough plays. It all added up to a rocky opening for a team that went 6-10 last season.Its there, coach John Fox said. I think we havent been whole for very long and particularly the offensive line. We just added a guy (guard Josh Sitton) this past week. He slid in, we kind of juggled two guys. All in all, I think the ability is there. Now, its just getting on the same page.Foxs teams in Carolina and Denver made big jumps in his second season, and the Bears would love to see that pattern continue in Chicago. But there is clearly plenty of work to do heading into their matchup against Philadelphia on Monday night.We cant change what happened, said White, who missed his rookie season because of a shin injury. So we have to move on and just get ready for the Eagles.The Bears looked good early against Houston, with Tracy Porters interception on the games opening possession leading to a touchdown drive. But the defense failed to produce more big plays like that and gave up 12 third-down conversions.The offense was shut out in the second half. Alshon Jeffery went the final two quarters without a reception after catching four passes for 105 yards in the first half. Kevin White had a difficult debut, finishing with three catches for 34 yards. Cutler threw for 216 yards with a touchdown and an interception, but was sacked five times and hit 13 more playing behind a line with three new starters.I dont feel great, Cutler said. I didnt get hit a lot in preseason, so the last time Ive been hit like that was last year. Usually, you want to build in to these, and then week four and five, when youve gotten used to it, take a few shots then. Ill bounce back pretty quickly though.Opening the season against one of the leagues toughest defenses would be a tough task for any offensive line, particularly one with so many new starters. But while Fox referenced the late signing of three-time Pro Bowl left guard Josh Sitton, left tackle Charles Leno Jr. and new right tackle Bobby Massie didnt exactly distinguish themselves against Houston.Thats something thats going to have to change if the Bears are going to make a jump -- and if Cutler is going to stay upright. The Bears at least have two elite guards with Sittons arrival and Kyle Long back inside with Massies signing after filling in at right tackle a year ago.Sittons arrival also created some last-minute shuffling, with Chicago starting rookie Cody Whitehair at center over veteran Ted Larsen after he had been working primarily at left guard.Id say its just time and experience, Cutler said. Its Codys first game out there. Sits (Josh Sitton) been with us for four or five days. We dont want to make excuses at all. We practiced against all kinds of stuff all week. Like I said, there was nothing up front, nothing on the back end, or anything defensively that we werent prepared for.The Bears will need to cut down on the breakdowns that marked Sundays game, such as the fumbled snap between Cutler and Whitehair on a fourth-and-1 play. 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LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St.Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes as New England made amends for their early season defeat to Buffalo with a dominant 41-25 week eight win.After suffering a 16-0 week four shut-out to Rex Ryans Bills, the Patriots were out for revenge and despite falling behind to an early field goal produced an impressive offensive display for record a fourth straight victory and a big divisional success.Bradys blistering form since his return from suspension continued as he threw for 315 yards and four touchdowns, including the familiar route to freescoring tight end Rob Gronkowski, who picked up his record breaking 69th touchdown. Bills added some gloss to the score with a late touchdown but without LeSean McCoy and Sammy Watkins they lacked a cutting edge and slipped to a second successive defeat. VOTE: Week 10 game choice Pick our Sky Sport live games in week ten In 140 characters - Revenge is sweet for New England Patriots as Tom Brady dominates and Gronk sets new franchise TD record in 41-25 victory over Buffalo Bills.MVP - Bradys numbers are hard to beat but Rob Gronkowski has changed the game at tight end - not only did he grab another touchdown but he also put up 109 yards. Scoring Summary 1st Quarter NE 0-3 BUF FG - D Carpenter 23yd NE 7-3 BUF TD - D Amendola 9yd pass T Brady Extra point - S Gostkowski NE 14-3 BUF TD - C Hogan 53yd pass T Brady Extra point - S Gostkowski 2nd Quarter NE 14-10 BUF TD - M Gillislee 3yd run Extra point - D Carpenter NE 21-10 BUF TD - R Gronkowski 53yd pass T Brady Extra point - S Gostkowski NE 24-10 BUF FG - S Gostkowski 51yd 3rd Quarter NE 31-10 BUF TD - J Edelman 12yd pass T Brady Extra point - S Gostkowski NE 31-17 BUF TD - T Taylor 26yd run Extra point - D Carpenter NE 38-17 BUF TD - L Blount 1yd run Extra point - S Gostkowski 4th Quarter FG - S Gostkowski 32yd NE 38-25 BUF TD - J Williams 1 yd run 2pt conversion - N OLeary VOTE: Week 10 game choice Pick our Sky Sport live games in week ten Chris Hogans touchdown for New England stretched their fourth quarter advantage Game-changer - Chris Hogans first quarter touchdown coming so soon after Danny Amendolas set the tone for the Patriots.dddddddddddd The two-score advantage kept them clear of the Bills who were never able to close the gap.Stat of the game - 69. Rob Gronkowski broke the franchise record of Stanley Morgan when he got on the end of Bradys 53-yard pass. Rob Gronkowski scored his 69th career touchdown for the Patriots, breaking the record of the legendary Stanley Morgan The GamePatriots head into their bye week as firm favourites to claim Super Bowl honours in Houston after yet another dominant display from Brady and his array of attacking options as five different players ran in touchdowns.It all started brightly for the Bills who took the lead through Dan Carpenters early field goal and some bright early play from Mike Gillislee who was starting for the injured McCoy. Mike Gillislee marked his place in the starting line-up with the Bills first touchdown Gillislee was to make the endzone for the Bills opening touchdown, but it came in the second quarter and the Patriots had already moved clear.Firstly Brady connected with Danny Amendola to put the Pats 7-3 in front and Chris Hogan added a second soon after, connecting with Bradys 53-yard pass to double the visitors advantage. Danny Amendola was one of five different touchdown scorers for the Patriots And the Patriots put the seal on a dominant first half when Steven Gostkowski made a 51-yard field in driving wind, just moments after Dan Carpenter had missed from similar range.In the second half the Patriots wasted little time in underlining their position. It took Brady just one minute to drive up the field and he found Julian Edelman for the touchdown that extended the Patriots advantage. Tyrod Taylor ran in a Bills touchdown as his receiving options failed to deliver in the absence of their injured stars Buffalo refused to lie down and Tyrod Taylor found enough room to wriggle in for the Bills second touchdown of the game - a rare high point for the quarterback who completed just 19 of 38 passes for 183 yards and no touchdown receptions.New England were having no such trouble as once again they hit back to extend the advantage, Brady finding Blount for his fourth different receiving touchdown and with the game all but done the future Hall of Famer sat out the final moments. Tom Brady put up another 300 yard-game as the Patriots recorded a fourth straight win and seventh of the season in total Buffalo had the final say thanks to Jonathan Williams close-range touchdown run and a two-point conversion but it was too little too late as New England had already done enough to secure a commanding victory.Also See:VOTE: Week 10 game choiceNFL Sunday - as it happenedRedskins, Bengals tie in London ' ' '