New England Patriots
Follow along for updates on tonight’s matchup at Soldier Field.
Christian Gonzalez interviewed by Richard Sherman, TNF co-host, before Patriots warmups. Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe
October 22, 2026 | 7:08 PM
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The Patriots (4-2) face the Bears (4-2) at Soldier Field on Thursday night at 8:15 p.m., looking to extend a three-game winning streak.
New England gets the first game of the NFL’s Week 7 lineup, drawing a difficult test on the road. The Bears feature quarterback Caleb Williams, the number one overall pick from the 2024 draft. The Patriots are led by Drake Maye, picked third in the same class.
After wins over the Bills, Raiders, and Jets, the Patriots have returned to the form that propelled them to the playoffs a year ago. The tight turnaround from Sunday’s win over New York will prove a challenge, especially with several players already on the injury report.
Stay tuned for all of tonight’s updates before, during, and after Patriots-Bears:
6:47 PM ET
Christian Gonzalez is active
After he was briefly listed as questionable in pregame with an illness, Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez will be active tonight according to the team’s pregame update. Fellow cornerbacks Carlton Davis, Channing Canada, and Karon Prunty are once again inactive:
Hayden Bird
Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England.
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