Bears vs. Patriots live updates: Start time, TV channel for Week 7

The Chicago Bears will battle the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, where Ben Johnson's squad is looking to improve to 5-2 in the first of three consecutive prime-time games.

The Bears are coming off a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons, which featured the returns of quarterback Caleb Williams and cornerback Kyler Gordon, who provided huge boosts to the team. Now, on a short week, Chicago welcomes the defending AFC Champion Patriots, who have been rolling after a rough start. Former 2024 draft mates Caleb Williams and Drake Maye will square off for the second time in three years, and we'll see if Williams can even the score.

Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points and expert analysis throughout the Bears' Week 7 game against the Patriots. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and instant breakdown as Chicago takes on New England at Soldier Field.

Photos from Bears' 31-23 win over Falcons in Week 6