Bears host Patriots in key AFC-NFC matchup on Thursday night

The Chicago Bears are facing the New England Patriots in a prime time matchup on Thursday Night Football, taking place on October 22, 2026. Both teams enter with 4-2 records and feature quarterbacks from the 2024 draft class: Drake Maye for the Patriots and Caleb Williams for the Bears. Maye has led New England to three consecutive victories, while Williams returns from injury to help the Bears regain momentum. The game was set to kick off at 7:15 p.m. Central Time and is streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

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