Bears vs. Patriots Preview for Thursday Night Football

The Chicago Bears are set to face the New England Patriots in a Thursday Night Football game, looking to secure their second straight victory since quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury. The Bears recently defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-23, while the Patriots won against the New York Jets 26-19.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Patriots, currently 4-2, have won three consecutive games but are 0-1 against NFC teams. The Bears, also at 4-2, have won three of their last four games and hold a 1-0 record against AFC opponents. Chicago's running back Kyle Monangai is out due to a toe injury, and Romeo Doubs has been placed on injured reserve.

In their last seven encounters, New England has won six times, including a 19-3 victory in their most recent meeting in 2024. The current odds favor Chicago by 3 points, with an over/under set at 50.5 points. Both teams feature strong rushing attacks, with the Patriots averaging 130.7 yards per game and the Bears leading the league with 160.7 yards per game.