Patriots vs. Bears Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Week 7 Game

The Patriots and Bears will collide in an AFC vs. NFC matchup on Thursday night.

During New England's three-game winning streak, quarterback Drake Maye has looked like the same player who finished second in MVP voting last season, helping the team shake off a rough start.

The quick turnaround will be a challenge for the Pats, though, as the Bears will have a healthy Caleb Williams and rowdy Chicago crowd on their side.

NESN will provide live coverage of the Week 7 matchup between the Patriots and Bears.

Patriots vs. Bears updates, highlights from Week 7 game

8:40 p.m. ET: Early on, both defenses provided pressure. After the Patriots, the Bears had a chance to drive the ball down the field. Swift could not get momentum. Flags from both teams early. Swift was slow to get up. It was a helmet to his knee.

8:26 p.m. ET: On 4th & 6, Mike Vrabel kept the offense in. Maye got dropped. Luther Burden III with a gain of 26 yards right when the Bears got the ball. D'Andre Swift ran the ball for a gain of three. On 3rd & 7, Caleb Williams couldn't connect on an open Kalif Raymond. 43-yard FG attempt, and it's good!

8:20 p.m. ET: Drake Maye with a high pass intended for A.J. Brown. Rhamondre Stevenson caught the ball for a few yards. Another running back, TreVeyon Henderson, also caught the ball for a few yards. Patriots couldn't drive the ball down the field.

8:16 p.m. ET: The Patriots get the ball and away we go! Corey Kiner aims to have a big game.

8:10 p.m. ET: The Bears are honoring Mike Ditka, who recently passed away.

8 p.m. ET: Are you ready for some football?

7:25 p.m. ET: Gonzalez is active for the game.

7 p.m. ET: Inactives for the Patriots tonight. Gonzalez is not on the list, but he is a game-time decision.

6:15 p.m. ET: Christian Gonzalez is questionable to play tonight.

Welcome to NESN's LIVE coverage of Patriots vs. Bears.

How to watch Patriots vs. Bears tonight: TV channel, live stream

Live stream: DIRECTV (local), Fubo (local), Prime Video (national)

Patriots vs. Bears will air locally on WCVB in the Boston area and WMUR in the Manchester (New Hampshire) area. Football fans in the local markets can stream the game on DIRECTV and Fubo , while viewers outside of the local markets can watch the matchup on Prime Video .

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Patriots vs. Bears is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22. The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago.