Bears prepare to face Patriots in Week 7 with optimism

The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on October 21 in Week 7 of the NFL season. The Patriots, despite a recent three-game win streak, struggle with turnovers, recording at least two turnovers in all but one game this year. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returns after a strong performance against the Falcons, and the team aims to capitalize on home-field advantage, as they are 2-1 at home compared to the Patriots' 1-2 road record. This game marks Chicago’s first home contest since the passing of Hall of Famer Mike Ditka, which could serve as additional motivation for the Bears.

• 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — 3 reasons for optimism as the Bears face the Patriots in Week 7