Thursday Night Football pits the Chicago Bears against the New England Patriots in Week 7. Both teams start quarterbacks from the same draft class: Caleb Williams, back from a hamstring strain, lines up for the Bears, while Drake Maye, rebounding after a rocky start, starts for the Patriots. Depth charts list Williams with backups Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, and Maye with Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton. The matchup promises a high‑scoring duel as each QB strives to prove he’s the league’s next elite signal‑caller.
The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, Oct. 22, 2026, at 8:15 PM ET. Nationally, the game streams on Amazon Prime Video (free trial available) and locally via Fubo (also a free trial). Local TV: FOX 32 in Chicago, WCVB in New England. The Bears, 4‑2, look to build on quarterback Caleb Williams’ recent success, while the Patriots enter on a three‑game streak and lead the series 11‑4 historically. Multiple streaming options let fans watch without cable.
The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears kick off Week 7 on Thursday Night Football in the Windy City in […]
After Caleb Williams sparked a 31‑23 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears fan confidence jumps from a low 55% to 92%. With Williams back and the Bears favored by three points, they head into a primetime showdown against the New England Patriots on October 22, 2026. The article links to picks, game keys, prop bets and pregame Twitch discussion, plus the 2nd City Gridiron podcast and YouTube channel for deeper analysis.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has spent nearly three decades around the NFL, but he is about to experience something for the first time. When the Patriots visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, Vrabel will coach his first career game at Soldier Field. As Larry Mayer pointed out on X, Vrabel […]
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The Chicago Bears should send the Philadelphia Eagles a 2027 fourth-round pick for Riq Woolen before the November 10 NFL trade deadline. At 4-2, Chicago has a chance to strengthen its playoff position, but inconsistent outside coverage threatens to undermine that opportunity. Woolen would address a specific weakness rather than serve as a luxury addition. […]
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The Chicago Bears face a challenge from the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, with head coach Ben Johnson pointing to the opposing quarterback’s ability to make plays through the air and on the ground. The Patriots enter the matchup on a three-game winning streak, with their recent offensive production led by strong performances […]
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The Chicago Bears once again appear to be a serious contender in the NFC. After winning the NFC North division title last year and earning the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, the Bears are currently 4-2 after their Week 6 win over the Atlanta Falcons on the road. Caleb Williams made his return to […]
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Chicago Bears Soldier Field relocation plans are moving forward as Illinois lawmakers weigh stadium legislation covering the city or Arlington Heights.
The Boston Bruins are set to face the Nashville Predators at TD Garden on Thursday, following a dominant 5-1 home win over the Flyers and a recent road trip. Highlights from the January 27, 2026 overtime victory—featuring Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak and Marat Khusnutdinov—are showcased, while the matchup competes for viewers against the New England Patriots' game against the Chicago Bears. Fans can expect high‑energy hockey as the Bruins look to extend their home‑ice success.
ESPN’s trade deadline column spots Saquon Barkley and Khalil Mack as hot topics despite no real talks. The Eagles, saddled with a $80 million 2027 dead‑money load after losing QB Jalen Hurts to thrombosis and letting Lane Johnson retire, face a $26 million cap hit if they move Barkley now—adding to an existing $27.1 million A.J. Brown charge. Analysts propose deals sending Barkley to Houston for multiple picks and Woody Marks, or a multi‑team swap involving Detroit and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Mack’s veteran production sparks chatter about a Chicago Bears reunion. Both scenarios clash with GM Howie Roseman’s reluctance to upset fans or worsen the cap crunch.
The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed LB Carl Jones Jr. to the practice squad, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Ravens released C Andre James from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Jones, 25, wound up going undrafted out of UCLA back in 2024. He later signed a rookie contract with the Bears, but […]
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The New England Patriots enter Thursday Night Football one less an offensive lineman. Which surely impacts Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s chances to outduel Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. Star lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker will sit this one out. The franchise itself announced that the interior lineman is going on injured reserve, with the decision made […]
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The New England Patriots place starting left guard Alijah Vera‑Tucker on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games after a hamstring injury against the Chicago Bears. The 27‑year‑old, a 2021 first‑round pick, has started all 49 of his career games and is the 13th Patriot on IR. To fill the gap, the team elevates practice‑ squad guard Xavier Newman‑Johnson and linebacker Benton Whitley for the Week 7 clash at Soldier Field, with both set to revert afterward. New England also lists guard Ben Brown and cornerbacks Carlton Davis III, Karon Prunty, and Channing Canada as out, while Morgan Moses, Christian Elliss, Kevin Byard III and Craig Woodson are questionable.
Mike Florio notes that five NFL teams—the Bears, Cowboys, Seahawks, Rams and Falcons—each have a stretch of three straight primetime games in 2026, a scenario that didn’t occur last season. He speculates the league is testing audience reaction to consecutive night slots as a prelude to a possible midweek (Tuesday/Wednesday) package, allowing teams rest between games while filling new broadcast windows. The NFL downplays the pattern as a scheduling quirk, citing opponent match‑ups, stadium availability and network demands. With soft ratings from the first Wednesday game and another midweek matchup slated for Thanksgiving Eve, the experiment could shape future scheduling decisions.
Obviously, the headline in this matchup is the battle between Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, the first and third overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Both quarterbacks have come into their own after being under the tutelage of two of the best offensive minds in the game, Ben Johnson and Josh McDaniels, heading into their second season. Both QBs are really good in their own way.
The Chicago Bears officially elevated RB Zavier Scott and LB Buddy Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for tonight’s game. We have elevated Buddy Johnson and Zavier Scott from the practice squad for #NEvsCHIhttps://t.co/eFsv8HG3Vh — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 22, 2026 Scott, 27, originally signed on with the Colts as an undrafted […]
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Fans say Bears-Patriots game looks rigged already.
The Los Angeles Chargers should use their 2026 bye week to trade Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears for a 2027 fifth-round pick. At 0-6, Los Angeles needs to prioritize future draft capital rather than cling to the possibility that one veteran defender can rescue a collapsing season. That recommendation is not an indictment of […]
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In Week 7, the Chicago Bears face the New England Patriots and the preview highlights two key opponents. On defense, veteran safety Kevin Byard (#31), a former Bear and 2025 Pro Bowler, returns to Boston and could disrupt the Bears' offense with his experience against the Ben Johnson scheme. On offense, rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson (#32) struggles after a strong rookie year, but his big‑play potential still threatens Chicago if his ankle and line issues don’t limit him. The article argues that containing Byard and Henderson will be crucial for the Bears to stay competitive in the Thursday night primetime game on October 22, 2026.
Chicago Bears fans can honor late legendary head coach Mike Ditka by wearing fake mustaches at Thursday night's game against the visiting New England Patriots.
Caleb Williams is cleared to start for the Chicago Bears in Week 7 against the New England Patriots after fully recovering from a hamstring injury. The former No. 1 overall pick returned last week with a 305‑yard, 1‑TD performance on 30‑of‑36 passes, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week and putting him back on the injury report. With the Bears sitting at 4‑2, his presence boosts the offense and the team’s wild‑card/division hopes, while backups Tyson Bagent and veteran Case Keenum provide depth.
The Chicago Bears clearly shied away from using D'Andre Swift in the second half as the playmaker is being carefully managed to protect carries ahead of
The Chicago Bears have a clear need to bring in a bit more depth when it comes to pass rushing options and there is a clear bargain that
The Chicago Bears (4-2) host defending AFC champion New England Patriots (4-2) at Soldier Field tonight, 7:15 pm CT. The Bears enter as 3‑point favorites with a 50.5 over/under, and the matchup is billed as a potential Super Bowl preview. Fans can watch on Amazon Prime (Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit) or local TV in Chicago and Boston, and listen via ESPN Chicago (1000 AM) or Latino Mix 93.5 FM. Windy City Gridiron offers a full pre‑game preview, a live game‑day chat in the SB Nation app, and post‑game analysis on the Bear & Balanced podcast Friday at 6 pm CT.