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Patriots vs. Bears live updates, inactives, where to watch: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams in showdown of the 2024 draft class
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots (4-2) visit the Chicago Bears for a prime-time Thursday Night Football game at Soldier Field, kicking off Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
- The Patriots have improved significantly after a slow start, winning three straight games and averaging 33.3 points per game, led by quarterback Drake Maye's recent surge in performance.
- Star wide receiver A.J. Brown returned from a high ankle sprain but has yet to regain his form, recording only 53 receiving yards on 83 snaps this season following his trade from the Eagles.
- The Bears welcomed back quarterback Caleb Williams from a hamstring injury last week, where he completed 83.3% of his passes and threw a highlight touchdown, marking a strong comeback.
- The game features two of the top three picks from the 2024 NFL Draft and will be broadcast on Prime Video, with live updates and highlights available on Yahoo Sports.
