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Bears host Patriots as Drake Maye looks to extend New England's winning streak
The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots in a Thursday night NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The Bears are 4-2 after winning their previous game, while the Patriots have won three straight after opening the season 1-2.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has improved over the past three games, throwing 10 touchdown passes and one interception in that span.
Bears coach Ben Johnson described Maye as a dangerous deep passer who can also hurt teams with his running.
Chicago will try to stop New England's winning run while building on its recent victory with quarterback Caleb Williams back in the lineup.
The game is scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
Eastern Time and will stream on Amazon Prime.
The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday, Oct. 22, with New England seeking a fourth straight win.
The game is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The Patriots have won three consecutive games after starting the season 1-2.
Quarterback Drake Maye has thrown for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns over the past three games, according to CBS Sports.
Bears coach Ben Johnson called Maye’s deep passing and running ability a dangerous combination.
- Who
- The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.
- What
- The teams are set to play a Thursday Night Football game.
- When
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. ET.
- Where
- Soldier Field in Chicago.
- Why
- The Bears are looking to stop New England’s three-game winning streak, while the Patriots aim to extend it.
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New England began the season 1-2.
Drake Maye threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns against Las Vegas.
Maye threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in New England’s win over the Jets.
The Bears are scheduled to host the Patriots at Soldier Field.
- Patriots streak
- Three consecutive wins
- Maye's past three games
- 878 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and one interception
- Bears' record
- 4-2 after a 31-23 win
- Game venue
- Soldier Field, Chicago
- Scheduled kickoff
- 8:20 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
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What people are saying
It’s a dangerous combination of a guy that’s an elite deep ball thrower along with, he can crush you with his legs.
I think that combination is deadly.