Wait to see which way the wind blows.
That has been the mantra early in the season for the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. Both teams have faced adversity, especially at quarterback. For Caleb Williams, that adversity came in the form of an injury that kept him out three games.
For Drake Maye, early-season turnover issues left many wondering what was wrong with the star quarterback.
At the end of the day, both teams are returning to where they expected to be.
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New England heads to the "Windy City" as winners of three straight, while Chicago got back in the win column when Williams returned to the lineup.
Both teams will be forever connected by the 2024 NFL Draft that sparked the turnaround for both franchises. Maybe one day they'll be connected with a Super Bowl matchup.
For now though, it's all about finding a victory in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. These contenders kick off the week with a must-see matchup on "Thursday Night Football."
Here's how you can watch the Bears battle the Patriots on Thursday night.
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What TV channel is Bears vs. Patriots on today?
Only fans in the local markets of the Bears and Patriots can watch the "Thursday Night Football" game on cable television. Here's where those fans can tune in on Oct. 22:
- TV channel (local only):
- Chicago: FOX 32
- New England: ABC 5 WCVB
Fans outside of the local markets will only be able to watch the Bears vs. Patriots contest on Amazon Prime Video. The streamer remains the exclusive home of "Thursday Night Football."
Al Michaels will handle the play-by-play with Kirk Herbstreit providing analysis and Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sidelines.
What time does Bears vs. Patriots NFL game start?
"Thursday Night Football" between the Bears and Patriots will start at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Bears vs. Patriots live stream
- Live stream (national): Prime Video
Fans looking to stream the Bears and Patriots game can catch the action on Prime Video, the exclusive home of "Thursday Night Football."
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Bears vs. Patriots predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Oct. 20.
- Bears 27, Patriots 23
- Spread: Bears -3
- Over/under: 50.5
- Moneyline: Bears (-155), Patriots (+130)
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