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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 22
4 Big-Time Storylines That Could Define Patriots' TNF Battle with Bears
CHICAGO — Before the season started, I had the New England Patriots at 4-2 heading into a primetime matchup with the Chicago Bears. Now that we're in Week 7 and the Patriots are set to face these Bears tonight, I'm going to pat myself on the back (although I did have them beating the Jaguars and losing to the Bills).
Rob Gronkowski names whether he’d prefer to play with Drake Maye or Caleb Williams
Thursday Night Football will see Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears host Drake Maye and his New England Patriots in what will be one of the matchups of Week Seven.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 22
5 Players to Watch in Patriots' Primetime Battle Against Bears
The New England Patriots' matchup against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night will be among the team's biggest tests of the season. New England has been hot in recent weeks, riding a three-game winning streak.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Three prominent NFL coaches facing $250,000 fines for 'conduct toward game officials'
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn are all facing potential $250,000 fines for conduct toward game officials, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer on Wednesday.
NFL News / Stadium Rant / October 22
Patriots Vs. Bears Week 7: 2 Critical Keys To Victory For New England
In Week 7, the New England Patriots head to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears. This Patriots vs. Bears matchup will be much different from when these two teams last faced off in 2024, as they are both under new leadership.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 21
Patriots to be without both starting guards vs. Bears
The New England Patriots will be without their top two offensive guards and another starter when they visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots (4-2) will be without left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring), right guard Ben Brown (knee) and cornerback Carlton Davis III (neck) against the Bears (4-2).
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 21
Patriots Make Injury Announcements Ahead of Thursday Night, Including Losses at OL, CB
On Wednesday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the following players would be inactive against the Chicago Bears (4-2) on Thursday
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson Addresses Role Alongside Drake Maye
Rhamondre Stevenson is willing to take on whatever role helps Drake Maye succeed as the New England Patriots continue their 2026 season. The running back emphasized his commitment to protecting the quarterback and helping the offense create opportunities downfield.
Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / October 21
How New England Can Reload: Target Options to Boost Drake Maye's Passing Attack
Injuries have hit the New England Patriots hard this year, especially in the wide receiver room. As the team prepares for the Chicago Bears on Thursday and the next few weeks without Mack Hollins and Romeo Doubs, there is a clear need for a veteran addition at the position.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Kevin Byard News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Kevin Byard’s Homecoming: Veteran Safety Hands Patriots the Scouting Blueprint on Bears
When the New England Patriots take on the Chicago Bears on Thursday, the game will be a homecoming for safety Kevin Byard, who led the NFL in interceptions last season as the veteran leader of Chicago’s secondary.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
NFL Week 7 prime-time predictions: Bears QB Caleb Williams sizzles; Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III keeps rolling in Seattle return
Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
Patriots' Mike Vrabel has one Drake Maye hope for Bears game amid QB's season turnaround
Maye threw one touchdown pass and six interceptions across the season's first three weeks. Over New England's following three games, however, Maye tallied 10 touchdown passes with just a single pick.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel drops head turning Caleb Lomu take for TNF clash vs. Bears amid O-line woes
Reflecting on draft philosophy analyses from April, Patriots insider Evan Lazar emphasized that New England’s front office strategically prioritized elite movement skills and athleticism over raw strength when selecting offensive linemen like Caleb Lomu, Will Campbell, Jared Wilson, and Alijah Vera-Tucker.
A.J. Brown News / Yardbarker / October 21
Patriots' A.J. Brown reveals 'the hardest part' about shaky return to action
Brown was guilty of multiple uncharacteristic drops in the club's 26-19 win over the New York Jets that improved New England to 4-2 this past Sunday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
Patriots' A.J. Brown reacts to Eagles' Jalen Hurts going through blood clot situation
Arguably the biggest NFL story of the week involves Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts having to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 20
Patriots likely without starting guards Thursday against Bears
Drake Maye could be operating behind a makeshift offensive line when the New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. According to head coach Mike Vrabel, starting guards Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker are unlikely to play against Chicago (4-2) after being injured during last Sunday's 26-19 victory over the New York Jets.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 20
Drake Maye accepts some blame for A.J. Brown drops in Patriots' win over Jets
Brown had a disappointing return to action.
New England Patriots News / Anubis Sports / October 19
Caleb Lomu Should Be The Patriots’ Starting Left Tackle
The New England Patriots continue to be bitten by the injury bug, but the silver lining is that it gives first-round pick Caleb Lomu a chance to show what he can do.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 19
Romeo Doubs' injury puts more pressure on A.J. Brown to step up for Patriots
In an offseason where the New England Patriots went out and acquired major help at wide receiver in A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, it has been Doubs who's been the difference-maker through six weeks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reflects on tying Tom Brady mark via win over Chargers
As Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk shared on Monday, Mahomes reflected on tying Brady following the Week 6 result.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19
Patriots Signing Two Practice Squad Players
Per Doug Kyed, the Patriots are signing OL Andrew Rupcich and Jacob Rizy to the practice squad. Rupcich, 27, went undrafted out of Culver-Stockton in 2022 before catching on with the Titans and spending the season on their practice squad.
Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / October 19
Mike Vrabel blasts 'ridiculous' Patriots flaw after win over Jets
Vrabel expanded on why he seemingly wasn't thrilled with his squad following Sunday's result.
Demario Davis News / Yardbarker / October 19
Demario Davis insists Jets are 'close' despite falling to 2-4 after loss to Patriots
Since Week 1 of the 2025 season, the Jets have gone 5-18 under HC Aaron Glenn.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Could Miss Time; Latest On OLB Harold Landry
The Patriots are getting wide receiver A.J. Brown back from injured reserve in Week 6, but another of their notable offensive weapons could miss time. Running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high ankle sprain that is expected to shelve him for multiple games, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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