The New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears in Week 7 on Thursday in a short-week clash of two 4-2 teams. Drake Maye is riding a three-game touchdown streak and Caleb Williams is fresh off a 305-yard return from injury. Kalshi traders have the Bears at 59% to win.
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When and where do the Patriots play the Bears in Week 7 of the 2026 season?
The Patriots and Bears kick off Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Soldier Field in Chicago, with the game streaming on Prime Video.
Who is favored to win the Patriots vs. Bears Week 7 game?
New England is 4-2 after beating the Jets 26-19 last Sunday, with Drake Maye throwing at least three touchdown passes in three straight games. As of this writing, Doubs is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, guards Ben Brown (knee) and Vera-Tucker (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, tackle Morgan Moses (foot) was limited and Maye (right shoulder) was a full participant.
Chicago is 4-2 after quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a three-game hamstring absence to throw for 305 yards on 30-of-36 passing against Atlanta last Sunday. As of this writing, linebackers T.J. Edwards (hamstring) and Jack Sanborn (concussion) and running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) were listed as non-participants on Tuesday's estimated report, and guard Jonah Jackson (hip/quad) was limited.
Kalshi power rankings
According to Kalshi's 2026 NFL market-implied power rankings, New England enters as the No. 6 team in the league with a Power Score of 67.7 and a 75% playoff qualification price, while Chicago ranks eighth with a Power Score of 65.2 and a 67% playoff price, a two-spot gap heading into a Thursday night matchup of 4-2 teams.
What the Kalshi market says
Kalshi traders have the Bears at 59% to win and the Patriots at 41%.
What is the point spread for Patriots vs. Bears in Week 7?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bears winning by more than 2.5 points at 59%.
What is the projected point total?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 50.5 total points at 52%.
AFC East
Kalshi traders price Buffalo at 70% to win the AFC East, with New England at 29%, the Jets at 2% and Miami at 1%.
NFC North
Kalshi traders price Minnesota at 42% to win the NFC North, with Detroit at 24%, Chicago at 21% and Green Bay at 13%.
What is the biggest storyline in the Patriots vs. Bears Week 7 game?
Both quarterbacks arrive playing well, with Maye posting three straight games of at least three touchdown passes and Williams throwing for 305 yards in his return from injury. Both teams are on a short week, but New England comes out of its Week 6 win with an offensive line thinned by injuries, and Chicago has the NFL's top rushing offense at 160.7 yards per game.
What are the Patriots' and Bears' expectations entering the 2026 season?
New England Patriots: New England entered 2026 as the defending AFC champion in coach Mike Vrabel's second season. The Patriots started 1-2, then won at Buffalo, at home against Las Vegas and at home against the Jets to reach 4-2.
Chicago Bears: Chicago entered 2026 coming off an 11-6 season in coach Ben Johnson's second year at the helm. The Bears are 4-2 and rank first in the league in rushing offense.
Conclusion
Kalshi traders have Chicago as a slight favorite at 59%, with both teams sitting at 4-2. The swing factor is how much New England's thinned offensive line can give Maye on a short week. Kalshi's prices for Patriots vs. Bears will keep moving as the week goes.
What are the score predictions for Patriots vs. Bears in Week 7? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 50.5 total points at 52%.
What is the spread for Patriots vs. Bears in Week 7? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bears winning by more than 2.5 points at 59%.
Who is favored to win, Patriots or Bears? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bears at 59% to win and the Patriots at 41%.
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