The Chicago Bears are turning the page from Week 6 quickly as they prepare for a Thursday night showdown against the New England Patriots in Week 7. The Bears are coming off a bounce-back performance with their win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday while the Patriots are looking for their fourth straight win after a 1-2 start.
The Chicago Bears have managed to stay competitive despite dealing with several injuries, but some absences are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
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.
Kevin Byard III played under Ben Johnson with the Chicago Bears last season. He left in free agency and signed with the New England Patriots in March. The safety knows the second-year head coach’s well, and he shared his thoughts on what he expects when the two teams meet on Thursday, Byard’s departure left Chicago with a big hole at his position.
The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) seem headed into a transition year after franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots and placed on injured reserve. Will that lead to the team shaking things up at the deadline?
Entering the 2026 NFL season, the Chicago Bears' defensive line was expected to be its biggest weakness, and while it hasn't been perhaps as bad as expected, this unit could still use an infusion of talent.
The Chicago Bears will face a tough test when they take on the New England Patriots on Thursday night. With Caleb Williams back in the lineup, Chicago has an opportunity to build momentum, but the team will need contributions from both sides of the ball to secure a Week 7 victory.
The Chicago Bears finally got tight end Colston Loveland more involved in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons and he’s too big of a threat to not continue feeding him the football.
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.
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.
The Chicago Bears looked great with Caleb Williams back from injury. Chicago defeated Atlanta 31-23 in Week 6 to improve to 4-2 on the season. Now one former player is encouraging them to add reinforcements on defense before the trade deadline.
The Chicago Bears' defensive line was widely considered the team's most glaring weakness this offseason, and many were surprised they didn't make a more concerted effort to improve the unit.
Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze’s on-field connection was a big reason for the Chicago Bears’ Week 6 win. The star quarterback had three words for the third-year wide receiver on Instagram on Tuesday.
The Chicago Bears could have a favorable matchup to exploit when they face the New England Patriots in Week 7. With Caleb Williams back in the lineup, tight end Colston Loveland reemerged as a reliable weapon in the passing game.
The Chicago Bears have multiple needs along the defensive line ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, with one of those needs coming at defensive tackle.
Oh yes, Caleb Williams went there. The Bears quarterback brought up the age of 33-year-old Patriots safety Kevin Byard, his former Bears teammate. “Being able to go versus him in practice for two years; I mean he's a super savvy vet," Williams said Tuesday after practice.
The Chicago Bears wanted to re-establish themselves in Atlanta last week as QB Caleb Williams returned to action. The team wanted to bounce back after a brutal 31-7 loss to Green Bay in Week 5.
The Atlanta Falcons had a long day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, falling 31-23 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Who are the three winners and losers in the Falcons’ 31-23 Week Six loss?
Caleb Williams impressed fans and analysts in his return from a three-game absence on Sunday. The Chicago Bears quarterback led the team to a 31-23 road win over the Atlanta Falcons, leaving Pat McAfee in awe of his performance.
The Chicago Bears have felt the absence of Kyle Monangai over their last two games. Still, the franchise has embraced their next man up mentality. In a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons, third-string running back Roschon Johnson led the way with 13 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.
The Chicago Bears entered their Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons reeling in the pass rush. Montez Sweat is suspended for a PED violation while Dayo Odeyingbo is on injured reserve with a quad injury.
Kyler Gordon's triumphant return provided a beacon of light for the Chicago Bears defense. The nickelback finished the contest with 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles despite playing only 17 snaps, reinvigorating a defense that desperately needed a spark after a blowout loss against Green Bay.
The Chicago Bears’ tough roster decisions are going to continue after seeing depth options step up in a major way on Sunday, most notably when it comes to Zavier Scott.
The Chicago Bears recently improved to 4-2 on the 2026 NFL season with a road win over the Atlanta Falcons. While Caleb Williams’ return from injury drew most of the headlines in this one, this game also saw the return of cornerback Kyler Gordon, who made his season debut on Sunday after missing the first five games with a calf issue.
After missing three games while recovering from a torn hamstring, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to the field Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.