TreVeyon Henderson is cleared to play for the New England Patriots in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears on Oct. 22, 2026. After missing the final injury report due to an ankle issue, he logged full practice sessions and is confirmed active. Henderson enters the game with 49 carries for 194 yards and one touchdown this season, offering speed and pass‑catching ability alongside Rhamondre Stevenson. The Bears' stout defense allows just 90.5 rushing yards per game, so New England hopes Henderson’s versatility will help control the clock and balance the offense for a vital win.
A day before kickoff at Soldier Field, the New England Patriots clear Pro Bowler CB Christian Gonzalez after a brief illness, leaving him active while six players sit out Week 7. Inactives: QB3 Behren Morton, OL Ben Brown (knee), DT Joshua Farmer (personal reasons), CB Carlton Davis III (neck), CB Karon Prunty (hamstring), and CB Channing Canada (hamstring). Alijah Vera‑Tucker moves to IR, prompting two healthy scratches. The Bears also list six inactives, including QB3 Case Keenum, RB Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), OL Jordan McFadden, DT Jayden Loving, LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring) and LB Jack Sanborn (concussion). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET Thursday.
The Bears and Patriots both enter Thursday Night Football with 4-2 records in Week 7.
The Chicago Bears (4-2) and New England Patriots (4-2) meet at 7:15 p.m. CT on Soldier Field. The Bears list T.J. Edwards, Montez Sweat (suspended), and six others as inactive, while confirming that center Jonah Jackson is cleared to play. Practice‑squad elevations include RB Zavier Scott and LB Buddy Johnson. New England’s inactives feature RG Ben Brown, CB Carlton Davis III, and others, with CB Christian Gonzalez listed as questionable. Both teams also note emergency third‑string quarterbacks—Case Keenum for Chicago and Behren Morton for New England.
A.J. Brown is cleared and active for the New England Patriots in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears on Oct. 22, 2026. After a high‑ankle sprain in the season opener that landed him on IR for four games, Brown returned in Week 6 versus the Jets, posting 3 catches for 27 yards and three drops. Fully removed from the injury report, he now offers quarterback Drake Maye a true WR1 threat as the Patriots aim to match the Bears' high‑scoring offense led by Caleb Williams. The article highlights Brown’s health, recent struggles, and the potential impact on a pivotal shootout.
The New England Patriots (4-2) arrived in The Windy City with an undermanned offensive line and battered wide receiver group, so they already know there is little room for error in Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bears. But the adversity would reach crushing levels if Christian Gonzalez was unable to compete. The star cornerback was […]
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Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams was happy to be back on the field and get a big win over the Falcons in Week 6, even as he kept dodging questions about the exact nature of his hamstring injury. “I care about the team, the organization, winning, being out there, my teammates, all of that,” Williams […]
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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.