The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears open Week 7 of the 2026 regular season at Soldier Field, both carrying identical 4-2 records into a game that kicks off October 22 at 8:15 PM EDT on Prime Video. DraftKings lists Chicago as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5.

Both teams enter the contest at the midpoint of their seasons with matching records, making this a key early test for playoff positioning. The game is scheduled as part of the regular season slate and remains in pre-game status as of the latest data.