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NFL 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 National Football League season is underway. Week 7 coverage includes the Chicago Bears hosting the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field, with pre-game analysis of quarterbacks, injuries, defensive rankings, turnover data, and scoring margins, along with tributes to the late Mike Ditka.
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Bears receiver Burden records four catches for 130 yards and a touchdown
Bears receiver Burden finished the game with four receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown, along with one carry for seven yards.
Drake Maye throws touchdown pass to rookie tight end Eli Raridon in third quarter
Drake Maye threw a touchdown pass to rookie tight end Eli Raridon in the third quarter, on a first-and-15 play against a Bears defense that rushed six players.
Patriots receiver A.J. Brown plays despite ankle injury, catches three passes for 48 yards
A.J. Brown, who was listed as questionable with an ankle injury during the week, played in the game. He caught three passes for 48 yards on six targets.
Patriots face Miami Dolphins in Week 8 game in Miami
The New England Patriots are scheduled to play the Miami Dolphins in Miami in Week 8, a divisional matchup.
Drake Maye connects with tight end Hunter Henry for third-down first down
After rolling right to avoid a sack on third down, Drake Maye threw to tight end Hunter Henry for a first down.
Caleb Williams completes 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two touchdown passes in the win over the Patriots.
Patriots running back Stevenson scores on screen pass at end of first half
Patriots running back Stevenson scored a touchdown on a screen pass at the end of the first half, after the Bears had blitzed five rushers. At the moment the ball reached him, the play had an estimated 4.3% chance of resulting in a score.
Bears are scheduled to play Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 in Seattle
The Chicago Bears are scheduled to travel to Seattle to play the defending champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 8.
Drake Maye completes 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdown passes in the loss to the Bears.
Bears take 10-0 lead after first quarter against Patriots
The Chicago Bears led the New England Patriots 10-0 after the first quarter of their Week 7 game.
Drake Maye throws end zone interception to Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw an interception in the end zone to Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson in the second quarter, which ended a New England scoring opportunity.
Bears attempt field goal five yards beyond kicker's career long and make it
After a sack on third-and-5 with 1:46 remaining pushed the Bears out of field goal range, Bears kicker Cairos Santos made a field goal attempt five yards longer than his career long, with about 90 seconds left in the game.
Chicago Bears defeat New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football
The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 in a Week 7 Thursday Night Football game at Soldier Field.
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and Bears coach, died at age 86
Mike Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end who coached the Chicago Bears to the 1985 Super Bowl championship, died at age 86.
Bears average 25 points per game this season
The Chicago Bears are averaging 25 points per game during the 2026 season.
Drake Maye threw ten touchdowns and one interception after his first three games
In the games following his first three of the 2026 season, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw ten touchdown passes and one interception.
Chicago Bears host New England Patriots in Week 7 Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots at Soldier Field in Chicago for a nationally televised Thursday Night Football game in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. local time.
Patriots rank 30th in turnover margin after Week 6
The Patriots rank 30th in the NFL in turnover margin after six weeks of the 2026 season.
Patriots place wide receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve
The Patriots placed Romeo Doubs on injured reserve on Monday ahead of the Week 7 game against the Bears. Harold Landry remains out with an injury.
Bears and Patriots have each fumbled the ball six times this season
Both the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots have lost six fumbles through the first six weeks of the 2026 season.
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Bears Outgain Patriots 405-380 in 30-24 Thursday Night Win
The Bears outgained the Patriots 405-380 and won 30-24, with late field goals from both kickers.
Williams and Maye Each Surpass 300 Passing Yards Thursday in Chicago
Williams and Maye both passed for two touchdowns, while Burden, Stevenson, and Swift each contributed a touchdown.
Patriots and Bears Have Week 8 Games Set in Miami and Seattle
The Patriots face the Dolphins in Miami and the Bears face the Seahawks in Seattle in Week 8.
Bears Defeat Patriots 30-24 as Williams and Maye Both Throw Two Touchdowns
The Bears beat the Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football, with Caleb Williams and Drake Maye each throwing two touchdowns.
Bears and Patriots Meet Thursday With Turnover and Scoring Trends in Focus
Bears host Patriots Thursday with turnover struggles, scoring trends, and injury questions shaping the matchup.
Bears Plan Thursday Tributes for Late Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and Bears coach, died at 86; the Bears will hold a Thursday tribute.