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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Announcers, Referees and Jersey Combination for Bears Week 7 Game
The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday, October 22, at Soldier Field, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Both teams enter Week 7 with 4–2 records, setting up an intriguing interconference matchup under the lights.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Three Things We're Worried About and Two Encouraging Signs for the Bears vs. the Patriots
Soldier Field hosts Thursday Night Football with the Chicago Bears chasing their first 5-2 start since 2020, and the New England Patriots arrive having won three straight.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / October 22
NFL makes clear choice between Bears and Patriots
The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots’ Week 7 matchup is one of the most anticipated so far this season. It will be played on “Thursday Night Football” at Soldier Field, giving the teams a chance to play on national TV.
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?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 22
Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 7: Colston Loveland, Caleb Williams, D'Andre Swift
When the Chicago Bears take the field for their Week 7 matchup against the New England Patriots, Colston Loveland, Caleb Williams and D'Andre Swift will all be in uniform.
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 / Athlon Sports / October 22
3 Bears Bold Predictions in Week 7 vs. Patriots
The Chicago Bears enter Week 7 looking to build on their momentum as they prepare to face the New England Patriots on Thursday night. With Caleb Williams finding his rhythm and the defense continuing to create opportunities for game-changing plays, Chicago has several ways to attack the Patriots.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams is next generation of NFL quarterbacks in prime time
Every meeting between these quarterbacks will be viewed as a referendum on which of their franchises found its long-term answer at quarterback.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 22
Bears have the perfect opportunity to unleash D’Andre Swift against the Patriots, and it’s time for him to take over
The Chicago Bears have been cautious with D’Andre Swift’s usage over the last few weeks and Thursday night’s game against the New England Patriots is the perfect opportunity to unleash him.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 22
Bears & Commanders Linked as Possible Trade Partners With Chicago's Defensive Concern
One of the concerns the Chicago Bears had on defense before the start of the season remains an issue through six games. That concern is on the interior of the defensive line, where the Bears are surely regretting the Gervon Dexter trade, as the pass-rush up the middle has been lacking, with only one interior defender notching a sack this season.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Which Bears to Start or Sit in Week 7 vs. Patriots
The Chicago Bears face the New England Patriots in Week 7, giving fantasy football managers some important decisions to make before setting their lineups.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 22
6 Make-or-Break Players Who Decide Whether the Bears Start 5-2 for the First Time Since 2020
Chicago hasn’t started 5-2 since 2020, and the Bears get their shot at it Thursday night against a New England Patriots team that has won three straight.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22
D'Andre Swift vs. Patriots Week 7: Four Expectations for Bears RB With Kyle Monangai Out
Chicago’s backfield runs through D’Andre Swift again Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Kyle Monangai was ruled out Wednesday with toe and thumb injuries, the third straight game he’ll miss after sitting out the trip to Atlanta.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / October 22
Bears make awesome move for Patriots game
The Chicago Bears will host the New England Patriots on Thursday at Soldier Field. However, it won’t be just any regular-season game as they’ll make an awesome move on the night in honor of Mike Ditka.
Mike Ditka News / HITC / October 22
Fans will love how Chicago Bears plan to honour Mike Ditka on Thursday vs Patriots
The Chicago Bears will be remembering legendary former coach Mike Ditka on Thursday with a special celebration following his passing earlier in the month.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 22
Chicago Bears and New England Patriots: Who Wins and Why for Week 7
Bears coach Ben Johnson this week could not mince words about the Patriots. There was no need with a Super Bowl team coming to Soldier Field on Thursday night.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / October 22
Bears’ Caleb Williams earns MVP prediction, but there’s a catch
It didn’t take long for Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams to remind the NFL how dynamic he can be. Now past his hamstring injury, the quarterback finds himself on an MVP trajectory.
Chicago Bears News / HITC / October 22
Tom Brady says what he saw Caleb Williams do brought ‘a tear to his eye’
Tom Brady knows what it takes to make a top quarterback in the NFL and Caleb Williams is certainly someone impressing him right now. The 24-year-old made his return to the Chicago Bears at the weekend following a number of weeks on the sideline with his infamous hamstring injury.
Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / October 22
Radio Hosts Caught Off Guard After Bears Fan Calls From Prison
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.
Luther Burden III News / TWSN / October 21
Luther Burden III Has the Upside to Swing Your Week 7 Fantasy Matchup
The return of Caleb Williams ended up giving the Chicago Bears’ offense the lift they needed, and a beneficiary of this was Luther Burden. In their Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons, Burden ended up with eight receptions for 95 yards.
Kyle Monangai News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21
Kyle Monangai won’t play for Bears vs. Patriots on TNF
The Chicago Bears got back on track in Week 6. Chicago took care of Atlanta on Sunday thanks to the return of Caleb Williams at quarterback. Unfortunately, the Bears will be without one of their offensive weapons once again as they prepare for Thursday Night Football against the Patriots.
Jonah Jackson News / ChiCitySports / October 21
Chicago Bears get huge offensive line boost with latest injury report
Coming out of Week 6, it looked as if Jonah Jackson was going to miss time with a hip injury. However, the right guard has bucked the trend and beaten the odds, leading to a major sigh of relief from quarterback Caleb Williams.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
Will Eagles be sellers at the NFL trade deadline?
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?
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.
Colston Loveland News / A to Z Sports / October 21
Bears finally got Colston Loveland going in Week 6, and now there’s a crucial test to prove it’s a sign of things to come
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 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.
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