Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season will get started 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 seven most-recent meetings. They last faced off 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 **A.J. Brown** is back from injury, and they’ve also got SS **Kevin Byard**, LB **Christian Elliss**, WR **Mack Hollins**, TE **Cameron Latu**, IDL **Milton Williams.** For the Bears, LB **T.J. Edwards** is doubtful as he deals with a hamstring injury, and then DL **Kentavius Street** and RB **D’Andre Swift.**
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**Date**: Thursday, October 22, 2026
**Location**: Soldier Field | Chicago, IL
**Announcers**: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung (field reporter)
**New England Patriots:** +3 (+134)
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