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The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears announce the following inactive players ahead of their NFL Week 7 game on October 22, 2026.

The Patriots five questionable players, including starting RT Morgan Moses, are officially active for Thursday Night Football.

The Patriots announced today that G Alijah Vera-Tucker has been placed on injured reserve. In addition, the Patriots have elevated OL Xavier Newman-Johnson and LB Benton Whitley to the active roster from the practice squad.

Experts share their picks for the Patriots Week 7 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

The Patriots ruled out CB Carlton Davis III (neck), G Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring), G Ben Brown (knee), CB Karon Prunty (hamstring), and CB Channing Canada (hamstring) for Thursday night in Chicago.

The Patriots travel to Chicago for Thursday Night Football tilt.

The Patriots need their stars to shine vs. the Bears on a short week in Chicago on Thursday night.

Read the full transcript from Head Coach Mike Vrabel's press conference on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Complete broadcast information for this week's game between the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.

The New England Patriots will travel to play the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football.