It’s Drake Maye versus Caleb Williams as the New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field Thursday night.
Going into Thursday’s matchup, both teams are 4-2. And it’s a short week for the Bears, who beat the Falcons Sunday afternoon 31 to 23.
It’s also a short week for Williams, who missed three games after a hamstring injury before returning Sunday in Atlanta. He showed no signs of any rust, going 30 for 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown in the Bears’ victory over the Falcons.
Maye has completed 64.1% of his passes for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns during New England’s three-game winning streak, throwing just one interception during the impressive stretch.
Williams, 24, was No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye, also 24, was No. 3.
As the game approaches, here’s what to know.
Bears injury report
The Chicago Bears’ final injury report features bad news about running back Kyle Monangai, who was ruled out for a third consecutive week as he continues to deal with thumb and toe injuries.
They will also be without linebacker Jack Sanborn, who remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
As for linebacker TJ Edwards, the Bears have classified him as doubtful for Thursday’s game, but he was upgraded to a “limited” participant in Wednesday’s walkthrough at Halas Hall.
Defensive back Tyrique Stevenson was classified as a full participant throughout the week in practice, but is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game.
Finally, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and offensive guard Jonah Jackson are both expected to play, as they were not given injury designations for the contest.
On the Patriots’ side of things, they will be without both of their starting offensive guards, as Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown were both ruled out for Thursday’s game.
Starting cornerback Carlton Davis III will also be ruled out for Thursday with a neck injury, and reserve corners Channing Canada and Karon Prunty will both miss the game with hamstring injuries.
Former Bears safety Kevin Byard III is questionable to play with a chest injury, as is starting linebacker Christian Elliss, according to the Patriots.
Their offensive line may take another hit depending on the health of starting right tackle Morgan Moses, who is questionable to play with a foot injury. Starting strong safety Craig Woodson is also questionable with a shoulder injury.
Bears game time and channel: How to watch
Kick-off for Thursday Night Football is set for 7:15 p.m. at Soldier Field.
According to the NFL, the game will air on Prime Video. For Bears fans in the Chicago area, the game will also be available locally on Fox, according to the NFL.
Mike Ditka tribute
The matchup marks the Bears’ first home game since the passing of legendary coach Mike Ditka.
In addition to the No. 89 patches the team will wear on its jerseys for the remainder of the season, the Bears will also honor Ditka with a pregame moment of silence prior to Thursday’s contest against the New England Patriots, and they will also unveil an on-field stencil dedicated to the former tight end and coach.
The team’s “spirit squad” will also wave Ditka-inspired flags during the pregame ceremonies according to the Bears.
As for fans, there will be plenty of opportunities to honor Ditka. According to the Bears, every fan in attendance at Thursday’s game will receive a Ditka mustache to wear during the game. The first 10,000 fans will also receive a Bears knit headband, inspired by Ditka’s signature sweater that he wore during numerous big moments for the team.
Appropriately enough, these tributes are all taking place as the Bears take on the Patriots, the team Ditka and the Monsters of the Midway defeated for their Super Bowl championship in New Orleans in 1986.
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