Thieneman tallied eight tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in a 30-24 victory versus the Patriots on Thursday.
Thieneman's eight stops led the Bears. The rookie safety also got to the quarterback for a second straight game, as he was credited with a half-sack of Drake Maye in the fourth quarter. Thieneman has already established himself as a viable IDP asset, posting at least six tackles in six of seven contests and recording 1.5 sacks along with an interception through seven games.