The Patriots vs Bears odds have Chicago at -3 for Thursday, October 22, when the New England Patriots (4-2) visit the Chicago Bears (4-2) at Soldier Field. Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video, and the total sits at 50.5.
Season scoring: New England 136-113, Chicago 150-119. The table comes next, then form, statistics, injuries, line movement and broadcast details.
Patriots vs Bears Odds & Game Info
| Matchup | New England Patriots at Chicago Bears |
| Records | Patriots 4-2 (1-2 road), Bears 4-2 (2-1 home) |
| Spread | Bears -3 (-105), Patriots +3 (-115) |
| Moneyline | Patriots +130, Bears -155 |
| Total | 50.5 (Over -115, Under -105) |
| Venue | Soldier Field, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 PM ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
Table figures: DraftKings via ESPN, captured 5:19 AM ET on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The Patriots vs Bears odds for New England and Chicago may change before kickoff.
Patriots Preview: Form, Stats & Leaders
The Patriots vs Bears odds start with New England. Heading into Thursday, the New England side owns a 4-2 record and is 1-2 on the road. New England played the New York Jets last, a 26-19 win at home. New England has now strung together three straight wins. New England has put up 136 points while conceding 113, leaving a +23 margin.
2026 results:
- Week 1: L 10-13 at Seattle Seahawks
- Week 2: W 20-3 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 3: L 6-35 at Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 4: W 29-26 at Buffalo Bills
- Week 5: W 45-17 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 6: W 26-19 vs. New York Jets
Scoring 22.7 points a game, New England moves the ball for 382.2 yards per contest, 130.7 of them on runs. New England converts 40.5% of third downs and finishes 55.6% of red-zone trips with touchdowns, at 8.0 yards per throw and 4.2 per rush.
Against New England, offenses average 18.8 points and 319.3 total yards. With 7 takeaways against 13 giveaways, New England is -6 in turnovers, and it has 14 sacks. Field goals for New England: 8-10.
ESPN’s statistical leaders for New England: Under center, Drake Maye has thrown for 117/183, 1,463 YDS, 11 TD, 7 INT. Rhamondre Stevenson carries the rushing load (71 CAR, 263 YDS, 2 TD). Romeo Doubs paces the pass catchers with 14 REC, 261 YDS, 3 TD. Defensively, Elijah Ponder has 5.5 sacks and Robert Spillane leads with 39 tackles.
Bears Preview: Results & Team Stats
Chicago is the home side in the Patriots vs Bears odds. The record reads 4-2 for Chicago, with a mark of 2-1 at home. Most recently, a 31-23 win against the Atlanta Falcons (on the road) closed out Week 6 for Chicago. Chicago has put up 150 points while conceding 119, leaving a +31 margin.
Chicago game by game:
- Week 1: W 59-37 at Carolina Panthers
- Week 2: L 3-9 vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Week 3: W 27-7 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Week 4: W 23-12 vs. New York Jets
- Week 5: L 7-31 at Green Bay Packers
- Week 6: W 31-23 at Atlanta Falcons
Through the air Chicago gains 246.0 yards per game, on the ground 160.7, for 406.7 total and 25.0 points per game. Chicago converts 45.5% of third downs and finishes 50.0% of red-zone trips with touchdowns, at 7.1 yards per throw and 4.5 per rush.
ESPN’s statistical leaders for Chicago: Quarterback Caleb Williams has 66/91, 712 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT. On the ground, D’Andre Swift leads with 94 CAR, 398 YDS, 6 TD. Luther Burden III leads the receivers (31 REC, 361 YDS, 1 TD). Austin Booker tops the sack chart at 4, while Dillon Thieneman has a team-high 39 tackles.
Against Chicago, offenses average 19.8 points and 318.5 total yards. Turnovers: 9 forced and 11 lost by Chicago, a -2 margin. The pass rush has 17 sacks. On field goals Chicago is 8-11.
Patriots and Bears Injury Report
ESPN’s injury tracker, checked at 2026-10-20 09:19 UTC, lists these players for Chicago and New England. Final game designations, which can move the Patriots vs Bears odds, come later.
Patriots Injury Report
- Out: CB Carlton Davis III (neck); CB Karon Prunty (hamstring); CB Channing Canada (hamstring)
- Questionable: WR A.J. Brown (ankle sprain); OT Morgan Moses (foot); C Ben Brown (knee); G Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring)
- Injured reserve (most recent): WR Romeo Doubs (shoulder)
Bears Injury Report
- Out: LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring); RB Kyle Monangai (toe sprain)
- Questionable: G Jonah Jackson (hip); LB Jack Sanborn (concussion)
- Injured reserve (most recent): S Anthony Johnson Jr. (undisclosed); DE Dayo Odeyingbo (quadriceps)
- Suspension: DE Montez Sweat (suspension)
Patriots vs Bears Odds: Opening vs Current Line
Comparing the DraftKings open with the current Patriots vs Bears odds: the spread shifted from Chicago -1.5 to Chicago -3, and the total moved from 47.5 to 50.5. The New England moneyline went +100 to +130 and the Chicago price -120 to -155.
Treat the 50.5 total and the -3 spread on Chicago as a snapshot from 5:19 AM ET on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, not a final price.
Patriots vs Bears Odds: Trends & Numbers
- Totals: 2 of Patriots games (6) and 2 of Bears games (6) finished above 50.5 combined points.
- Splits: Patriots 1-2 on the road; Bears 2-1 at home.
- Turnover margin: Patriots -6, Bears -2.
- Third down: Patriots 40.5%, Bears 45.5%.
- Red zone TD rate: Patriots 55.6%, Bears 50.0%.
Context only: these New England and Chicago numbers explain the Patriots vs Bears odds landscape without forecasting a result.
Prime-time slot: Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, with no other NFL game at the same time.
Notice the gap between New England’s 22.7 points per game and the 19.8 that Chicago allows, and between Chicago’s 25.0 and New England’s 18.8 allowed.
Patriots vs Bears: Unit vs Unit
The New England attack (382.2 yards, 22.7 points per game) faces the Chicago unit giving up 318.5 yards and 19.8 points. Rushing: 130.7 vs 90.5. Passing: 251.5 vs 228.0.
The other way, Chicago scores 25.0 per game against the New England defense allowing 18.8. Pass rush: 14 sacks for New England, 17 for Chicago. Those numbers are part of the backdrop for the Patriots vs Bears odds.
How to Watch Patriots vs Bears
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET
- Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- TV: Prime Video (NFL.com listing)
Tune in to Prime Video at 8:15 PM ET for the Thursday game from Soldier Field. Live stats are on the ESPN gamecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Patriots vs Bears
Where do the Patriots vs Bears odds stand?
As of 5:19 AM ET Tuesday, the Patriots vs Bears odds at DraftKings (via ESPN) are Chicago -3, New England +130 and Chicago -155 on the moneyline, and a 50.5 total.
How can I watch Patriots vs Bears?
It airs on Prime Video at 8:15 PM ET.
What is the start time for Patriots at Bears?
New England and Chicago kick off at 8:15 PM ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
What stadium hosts Patriots vs Bears?
Soldier Field in Chicago hosts it.