The New England Patriots will step into the primetime spotlight of Thursday Night Football for a head-to-head clash with the Chicago Bears.
Even on a short week, it would be impossible not to get up for a showdown between Drake Maye and Caleb Williams. The quarterbacks of the present and future will do battle for a second time on Soldier Field in this matchup.
Maye and the Patriots got the better of Williams and the Bears back in 2024, when the two young gunslingers were rookies. So much has changed since that time, and they'll once again have an opportunity to prove themselves in this rematch.
The Patriots are coming off three straight wins over the Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets, while the Bears bounced back from a loss to the Green Bay Packers by knocking off the Atlanta Falcons.
It'll be an uphill battle for the Patriots, who will be down multiple starters, including two offensive linemen, Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown. Veteran cornerback Carlton Davis III, as well as receivers Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins, will be out for this game as well.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert analysis throughout the Patriots' game against the Bears. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdown as the Patriots take on the Bears in a pivotal Thursday night showdown.
Patriots vs Bears score
| 1st Quarter | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | Score |
| Patriots | - | - | - | - | — | 0 |
| Bears | - | - | - | - | — | 0 |
Patriots vs Bears live updates, analysis
03:57 PM ET, October 22 2026, Jordy McElroyHit refresh for the latest updates from Patriots football's Week 7 game against Bears at Soldier Field.
Patriots vs Bears injury updates, inactives
03:56 PM ET, October 22 2026, Jordy McElroy- Patriots — OUT: Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring); OUT: Ben Brown (knee); OUT: Carlton Davis III (neck); OUT: Karon Prunty (hamstring); OUT: Channing Canada (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: Morgan Moses (foot); QUESTIONABLE: Kevin Byard (chest); QUESTIONABLE: Craig Woodson (shoulder); QUESTIONABLE: Christian Elliss (chest)
- Bears — OUT: Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe); OUT: Jack Sanborn (concussion); DOUBTFUL: T.J. Edwards (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hip)
Patriots vs Bears predictions, betting odds
03:48 PM ET, October 22 2026, Jordy McElroyOdds via BetMGM.
- Bears 28, Patriots 24. I believe the Patriots are the better football team on paper when healthy. That latter part is why I'm picking the Bears in this matchup. The Patriots will be down at least two starting offensive linemen, with both Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown being ruled out with injuries. Starting right tackle Morgan Moses is also questionable to play with a foot injury. Being banged up on the offensive front in a road matchup on a short week will be too much to overcome for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and company.
- Spread: Bears (-3)
- Total O/U: 50.5
- Moneyline: Bears (-155)
Patriots vs Bears weather forecast
03:43 PM ET, October 22 2026, Jordy McElroy- Forecasts for Thursday night in Chicago with a high of 59 degrees and a 2% chance of rain
How to watch Patriots vs Bears: TV channel, streaming info
03:41 PM ET, October 22 2026, Jordy McElroy- Patriots vs Bears airs live on WCVB (Channel 5) and will be streamed on Prime Video
- Sunday, Oct. 22
- 8:15 p.m. ET
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