The Rookie Tight End Lighting Up the Bears Already Has a Seahawk TD on His Resume, Seattle!

The New England Patriots are clawing back against the Chicago Bears right now, down 27-21 in the third quarter after rookie tight end Eli Raridon just found the end zone. But if that name sounds familiar, Seattle, it’s because Raridon already put his first career touchdown on the board against *our very own Seahawks* in the season opener.

Offensive Fireworks in the Windy City

This game is an absolute barn burner, a total offensive showdown that nobody saw coming after the Patriots failed to score a single point in the first quarter. The Bears came out of halftime firing, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive of the second half, but New England wasn’t about to let them run away with it. Raridon’s touchdown was their immediate response, pulling them closer. Seriously, between these two teams, there have only been five punts all game, and *four* of those happened in the first quarter! Since then, it’s been a scoring spree, with 38 points put up between them.

Raridon’s Risky Business and the Pats’ Weird Offense

It’s clear the Patriots are leaning hard on their tight ends and running back in this one. Their wide receivers have barely been a factor, which is wild to think about. Instead, running back Rhamondre Stevenson is leading the team in receiving yards. Right behind him are Eli Raridon with 56 receiving yards and veteran Hunter Henry with 54 yards. Raridon’s touchdown tonight gives him two on the season, and yeah, we’re all still remembering that first one he snagged against the Seahawks to kick off his rookie campaign. It’s a reminder that this guy’s got a nose for the end zone.

New England is about to get the ball back, with a real chance to take their first lead of the game. You gotta wonder if Raridon’s gonna be the guy they lean on again to push them ahead, especially with how quiet their wideouts have been. It’s a full-on offensive battle out there, and one of the breakout stars this season clearly has a history with the Emerald City.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.