Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season begins with a matchup between the New England Patriots (4-2) and the Chicago Bears (4-2).
The Patriots lead the all-time series between these teams, 11-4, and have won six of their last seven meetings. They last met in 2024, with New England winning on the road in Chicago, 19-3.
There will be more than a few familiar faces on the field Thursday night, with plenty of Eagles alumni to keep an eye on. For the Patriots, WR AJ Brown is back from injury, and they also have SS Kevin ByardLB Christian EllissWR Mack HollinsTHE Cameron sideIDL Milton Williams. For the Bears, LB TJ Edwards is questionable as he deals with a hamstring injury, and then DL Kentavius Street and RB D’Andre Swift.
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New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location: Soldier Field | Chicago, IL
Heralds: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung (field reporter)
New England Patriots: +3 (+134)