Bears vs. Patriots live game message board and fan discussion

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 22: Devin Bush #12 of the Chicago Bears gives a speech in the team huddle prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Join your fellow Windy City Gridiron members right here all night to talk about the Chicago Bears (4-2) vs. the New England Patriots (4-2).This will be the second career meeting of Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, the first and third overall draft picks of the 2024 class, and the two have known each other since high school, when they attended the same camps.The head coach matchup is another intriguing one as Chicago’s offensive-minded Ben Johnson is across from New England’s defensive Mike Vrabel.Full game-day injury list here, and a full list of inactive players here.If you live in the USA or Canada, might I suggest getting our new SB Nation app, as it makes for a fun, clean game-day experience! Join Windy City Gridiron on game day!Stay on top of every Bears update and debate every snap with other diehard fans. Game-day discussion is smoother in the SB Nation app.Fewer adsJump easily between conversationsFaster commenting and postingDownload on iOS or Android.This will be your open thread to discuss the game, and as always, keep in mind that all our open threads are rated WCG-MA.LIVE GAME TIME WATCHALONGToday’s Thursday game gets the WCG Sunday Livestream watchalong treatment, so join the guys (Steven and Sam) as they watch the game with you, with live reactions and answers to your comments and questions.View Link