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Bears-Patriots game: New England secondary challenges Caleb Williams
New England's secondary could stop Caleb Williams' passing game in Thursday's NFL matchup.
In brief
New England's secondary could stop Caleb Williams' passing game in Thursday's NFL matchup. Caleb Williams faces tougher secondary defense from New England Patriots as they prepare for Thursday's NFL game. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Patriots secondary strength
New England Patriots safety Kevin Byard and cornerback Christian Gonzalez lead the team's secondary.
“he's a super savvy vet”
Caleb Williams' challenge
Williams must be sharp individually to complete passes against the Patriots' secondary.
“i've seen him work ... it's going to be a great challenge for us to go out there and execute and complete passes”
Patriots' secondary stats
Patriots rank 24th in opponent completion percentage (66.1) and 17th in opponent passer rating (90.3).
Patriots' secondary concerns
Patriots missing starting cornerback Carlton Davis due to neck injury.
Bears' pass rush situation
Bears lost top two pass rushers: Montez Sweat suspended and Dayo Odeyingbo on injured reserve.
Bears' pass rush options
Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Austin Booker expected to step up.
Bears' blitz strategy
Bears rely on blitzing nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon for pass rush.
Bears' pass rush results
Gordon got three sacks and a tackle for loss on running back Bijan Robinson.
Patriots' secondary impact
Patriots' secondary could narrow Williams' margins for decision-making, quickness and throwing accuracy.
Bears' passing strategy
Williams must diversify passing attack to counter Patriots' secondary.
Game date
Thursday, October 22, 2:00 pm ET.
The main idea
Caleb Williams faces tougher secondary defense from New England Patriots as they prepare for Thursday's NFL game.
