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Kevin Byard prepares Patriots for Thursday matchup against Bears

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:40 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Kevin Byard prepares Patriots for Thursday matchup against Bears

Summary

The New England Patriots face the Chicago Bears on Thursday night amid offensive challenges following a 26-19 win over the New York Jets. Safety Kevin Byard aims to help his team remain disciplined against Bears’ head coach Ben Johnson's innovative schemes. The Patriots are dealing with multiple injuries, including putting Romeo Doubs on injured reserve and A.J. Brown returning from injury. Byard, who has experience facing Johnson's offense, is focused on ensuring his teammates are ready for the complexities presented by the Bears.

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•Patriots won 26-19 against Jets on Sunday.
•New England faces Bears on Thursday night.
•Kevin Byard emphasizes discipline against Bears' offense.
•Romeo Doubs placed on injured reserve due to injury.
•A.J. Brown is returning after a lengthy injury absence.

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2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ Kevin Byard is prepared for Ben Johnson’s shenanigans on TNF

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The New England Patriots are quite shorthanded on offense following Sunday’s 26-19 victory versus the New York Jets, and they only have a couple days to prepare for a road matchup against the Chicago Bears . Besides the injuries they will have to overcome, the Pats must stay alert when facing an innovative play-caller like head coach Ben Johnson. […] The post Patriots’ Kevin Byard is prepared for Ben Johnson’s shenanigans on TNF appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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