Watch Live: Karen Guregian, Matt Vautour preview Patriots vs. Bears

The New England Patriots make a quick return to the field Thursday night as they look to win their fourth straight game in primetime against the Chicago Bears.

Drake Maye will have several backup offensive linemen protecting him as a spate of injuries has left the Patriots without Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker. New England had already seen injuries to right guard Michael Onwenu and top backup guard Greg Van Roten, placing both of them on the injured reserve.

6:17 — Charles Woods helps get the stop for the Patriots and New England will get the ball back.

9:52 — Cairo Santos hits the 42-yard field goal to open the scoring.

9:58 — That was a quick drive for Chicago.

11:22 — The Bears make a statement early. Caleb Williams connects with Luther Burden for 26 yards and it's 1st-and-10.

11:30 — Trying to go for it on fourth down didn't work out. The Bears take down Drake Maye and will get the ball for the first time in the game.

12:13 — The Bears stop Rhamondre Stevenson and the Patriots will go for it on 4th-and-5.

He makes a one-handed catch but doesn't pick up the first down. It's 3rd-and-6.

13:36 — The Patriots need to establish the run game early. Drake Maye connects with Rhamondre Stevenson for eight yards and it's 2nd-and-12.

14:06 — Drake Maye completes a pass to Eli Raridon. Walter Rouse is called for holding and it's 1st-and-20.

15:00 — The Patriots lose the coin toss and the Bears defer.

Let's take a look at the offensive line:

Take a breath, Patriots fans. Christian Gonzalez is active after being downgraded to questionable hours before kickoff.

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