On Thursday night, the Chicago Bears face the New England Patriots in a short‑week showdown that hinges on time‑of‑possession and pressure on rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Writers for Windy City Gridiron stress that Chicago must establish a strong run game, use play‑action, and blitz relentlessly to exploit a battered Patriots offensive line. Key players include Bears running back Monangai (who may miss his third game) and deep‑threat receiver Zavion Thomas, while the Patriots rely on Maye’s 11 sacks this season and a depleted O‑line. The article previews a tactical battle between two young QBs and playoff‑ambitious coaches.
With the Seahawks sitting at 3-3 and facing tough games against the Chiefs and Bears, Field Gulls outlines twelve trade‑deadline targets that could spark a turnaround before the Nov. 10 deadline. The piece highlights running back options—Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard and rookie Omarion Hampton—to replace lost production from Kenneth Walker III and injured backs, noting Taylor’s steep price and contract length. On defense, veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack emerges as a priority to boost a solid but inconsistent pass rush. The article weighs the financial and draft costs of each move, asking whether a single addition can revive Seattle’s season.
The Patriots and Bears, both 4‑2 under second‑year coaches and 2024 first‑round QBs, meet Thursday night in a prime‑time rematch. Bears QB Caleb Williams, now healthy, has exploded to a 45‑point per game offense in his two full starts, dwarfing the 19‑point output with former starter Tyler Bagent. The team still feels the loss of running back Kyle Monangai, with Roschon Johnson expected to fill the gap. Chicago’s deep‑pass defense remains shaky despite the return of corner Kyler Gordon, as corners Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson continue to struggle. The piece explores how these factors could shape the showdown against New England.
The Patriots’ O‑line is in crisis ahead of Thursday’s Week 7 clash with the Chicago Bears, forcing the team to start Walter Rouse and Matt Pryor at guard after a cascade of injuries to Mike Onwenu, Greg Van Roten, Ben Brown and Alijah Vera‑Tucker. In response, New England invited former Chargers guard Jamaree Salyer – a six‑year veteran with 43 starts and a former teammate of center Jared Wilson – for a visit. Salyer, 26, was released by the Dolphins in August after a stint on IR. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The Chicago Bears' secondary could use some veteran help, and the Los Angeles Chargers' imminent fire sale might give him the right guy.
The New England Patriots will visit the Chicago Bears on a short week, and these four players will be in the spotlight from the beginning.
Mike Vrabel isn't shying away from sharing his expectations for Drake Maye going into their big primetime matchup against the Bears.
The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots meet in primetime Thursday, Oct. 22, at Soldier Field, with Week 7's Thursday Night Football on Prime Video at 7:15 p.m. CT.
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The Awful Announcing guide details every TV and streaming option for October 22, 2026, with a spotlight on Thursday Night Football’s New England Patriots‑Chicago Bears clash at Soldier Field. The game streams live on Prime Video (English team Al Michaels/Kirk Herbstreit, Spanish team Miguel Gurwitz/Rolando Cantú) and locally on WCVB, WMUR and WFLD, kicking off at 8:15 p.m. ET, followed by a Prime Video post‑game show at 11:15 p.m. The article also lists a full day of sports programming—from AFL women’s Round 11 and College Football Week 8 to NBA matchups, UFC events, golf tournaments, and MLB shows—complete with channel line‑ups and announcer rosters, helping fans map out the entire sports lineup for the day.
The Chicago Bears found a way to navigate through the Caleb Williams injury and win two games despite how important the quarterback is clearly
The Chicago Bears (4‑2) host the New England Patriots (4‑2) on Thursday Night Football, with the Bears favored by three points and a 50.5 over/under. Caleb Williams returns for Chicago, posting a precise 30‑of‑36, 305‑yard performance and earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, while Kyler Gordon adds three sacks and two forced fumbles. New England leans on Drake Maye, who has thrown ten touchdowns and limited interceptions to one over his last three games. FanDuel lists the Bears at +1500 and the Patriots at +2000 for the Super Bowl, and the preview predicts a 34‑33 Bears win with both QBs surpassing 240 passing yards.
Week 7 is set to kick off with Thursday night's matchup between the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears.
The Patriots aim to extend their streak on a short week as they head to Chicago for a Thursday night showdown with the Bears. New England’s backup‑heavy O‑line will face a Bears rush that ranks 20th in pressure but boasts the league’s 7th‑highest blitz rate (39.3%). With Montez Sweat suspended, the Bears rely on third‑down blitzes and man coverage, giving rookie QB Maye chances to strike deep, while the Patriots must stay efficient on early downs to avoid third‑and‑long situations. Key starters: Walter Rouse (L‑guard), Matt Pryor (R‑guard), Morgan Moses (R‑tackle), and the depth trio of Efton Chism, Williams, and Douglas in the receiving corps.
The Patriots‑Bears clash on Oct. 22 pits two 2024 first‑round quarterbacks—Drake Maye (No. 3) and Caleb Williams (No. 1)—against each other for the second time. Statistically, Maye leads with a higher completion rate (67.6% vs. 60.6%), more passing yards per attempt (7.9 vs. 6.7), more rushing yards (1,186 vs. 1,028) and 63 TDs versus Williams' 54, despite playing 250 fewer snaps. Williams, however, protects the ball better, with 25 fewer turnovers. Maye earned Pro‑Bowl and second‑team All‑Pro honors and guided New England to a Super Bowl appearance, while Williams helped Chicago break a 13‑year playoff drought. Their first meeting in 2024 ended in a 19‑3 Patriots win, highlighting the contrasting trajectories as they meet again in Year 3.
The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field, pitting two 2025 playoff teams and rising quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Drake Maye against each other. Both teams feature hot coaching candidates—Ben Johnson for the Bears and Mike Vrabel for the Patriots—and will be shown nationally on Amazon Prime and locally on Fox 32. Key storylines include the Patriots' secondary testing Williams, a potential matchup between RB Jonah Jackson and New England defenders, and Williams' recent NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor after a 305‑yard, 30‑for‑36 performance against the Falcons.
The Patriots, fresh off three straight wins, travel to Soldier Field for a Thursday Night Football clash with the 4‑2 Chicago Bears on Oct. 22 at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game streams nationally on Prime Video and NFL+, with local TV on Boston’s WCVB and Manchester’s WMUR, and radio via Westwood One and 98.5 The Sports Hub. Bears open as three‑point favorites (FanDuel odds: Bears -3, O/U 50.5). Live updates begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on PatsPulpit.com, and fans can join the discussion through the SB Nation app and social channels.
The Patriots host the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Chicago, featuring a quarterback showdown between Drake Maye and Caleb Williams. NFL Weather predicts a comfortable 60°F kickoff with light east‑northeast winds (5 mph) and virtually no precipitation, while the National Weather Service adds a clear sky and a low around 51°F. The game is set for Oct. 22 at 8:15 p.m. ET, and the Patriots have enjoyed favorable weather all season, boosting confidence they can focus on the matchup rather than the elements.
The Windy City Gridiron breaks down the four sacks Caleb Williams endured in his return against the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 18, 2026. Despite a career‑low 3.6 air yards per attempt and a quick‑release 3.02‑second throw time, Williams was hit for nine, nine, eleven and six yards by defenders Brandon Dorlus, Gervon Dexter, LaCale London and Za’Darius Smith, with center Garrett Bradbury also cited for a missed block. The Bears allowed four sacks in the loss, bringing their season total to 3.5 on Williams and 6 on the offensive line through six games. The piece highlights how the quick passing game and limited rollouts were designed to protect Williams’ hamstring after his Sep. 20 injury.
Sports talk radio in Chicago took an unexpected turn on 104.3 The Score when co-hosts David Haugh and Jarrett Payton took a listener call to break down the Chicago Bears’ latest fourth-quarter defensive breakdown – only to discover the caller was analyzing game film from a Wisconsin correctional facility. Opening the segment on the Haugh […]
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The Green Bay Packers, rebounding from a Week 3 loss to the Falcons and a dominant Week 5 win over the Bears, still lag with the NFL’s worst rushing attack—under 60 yards per game. As Josh Jacobs returns from injury, analysts say the backfield will likely shift to a three‑man rotation of Jacobs, Pierre Strong Jr., and Chris Brooks, pushing third‑round pick MarShawn Lloyd to the sidelines. Lloyd, who has played just seven games this season, could see his role shrink dramatically unless he outperforms the veteran trio, while newcomer Kaleb Johnson also fights for reps.
Ditka will be honored when the team hosts New England on Oct. 22
Bears Bears DB Kyler Gordon has been the subject of rumors, speculation, and criticism but is returning to the field against the Falcons after a significant absence, ready to focus on helping Chicago reach the playoffs. “That’s just the nature of the world,” Gordon said, via ESPN. “I’ve got a pretty closed circle, so I don’t […]
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I can't recall grading a worse performance by a receiver. They kind of get paid to, at the very least, catch most of the ball thrown their way — especially those making $32 million a year and acquired with a first-round pick.
In the latest Bears Over Beers episode, hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk preview Thursday Night Football’s Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots showdown. The focus is the rivalry between 2024 draft quarterbacks Caleb Williams (Bears) and Drake Maye (Patriots), who met in a 2024 game that New England won. Williams now seeks revenge in the upcoming clash at Soldier Field. The podcast, available on RedCircle and major platforms, dives into the matchup and class supremacy debate.
A trio of NFL coaches received stiff fines for their interactions with NFL officials, as the league revealed during this week's owners' meetings.