Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season kicks off as the New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears for a prime-time showdown at 8:15 p.m. ET Thursday at Soldier Field.
After starting the year 1-2 and averaging 12 points per game, the Patriots (4-2) have won three straight, averaging 33.3 points per game as quarterback Drake Maye finds his rhythm. In his past three games, he has 10 touchdown passes, 1 interception and 2 sacks, after totaling 1 touchdown, 6 interceptions and 9 sacks through the first three weeks.
Star wideout A.J. Brown returned from injured reserve last week after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1, but he got off to a slow start with three catches for 27 yards. Following his offseason trade from the Philadelphia Eagles, Brown has just 53 receiving yards on 83 snaps this season.
The Bears also got a star back on offense last week, as Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 2. The injury didn't land him on IR, but he missed three games. He was sensational in his return, completing a career-high 83.3% of his passes and throwing a highlight-reel touchdown to tight end Colston Loveland — the tight end's first score of the season.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as two of the top three 2024 NFL Draft picks face off on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 7, airing on Prime Video.