# Patriots-Bears Unconventional Preview

> Patriots face Bears with injury concerns and A.J. Brown's return.
- Title: Patriots-Bears Unconventional Preview · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Patriots face Bears with injury concerns and A.J. Brown's return. Patriots' resilient season continues despite injuries as A.J. Brown returns from injury…
- Keywords: patriots, bears, aj brown, caleb williams, drake maye, joe thuney, luther burden, jerod mayo, super bowl xx, nfl, news, local
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/sports/bears-patriots-unconventional-preview
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: patriots, bears, aj brown, caleb williams, drake maye, joe thuney, luther burden, jerod mayo, super bowl xx, nfl, news, local
## Patriots' Resilience
Patriots have four wins in six games despite injuries and quarterback Drake Maye's concerns.
## A.J. Brown's Return
A.J. Brown returned from injury with a poor performance but is expected to improve soon.
## Joe Thuney's Journey
Joe Thuney started with Patriots, won two Super Bowls, then signed with Chiefs for a five-year $80 million deal.
## Luther Burden's Performance
Luther Burden caught all eight targets for 95 yards in his best game of the season.
## Historical Context
The Patriots lost Super Bowl XX to the Bears in 1985 after a few key plays slipped through.
## Last Meeting
Patriots beat Bears in Week 10 of 2024 with Maye's first win.
## Prediction
Bears are expected to win 31-24 against Patriots due to better health and talent.
## Injury Concerns
Patriots face short rest and injury report as they prepare for Bears game in Chicago.
## Key takeaway

Patriots' resilient season continues despite injuries as A.J. Brown returns from injury, facing Bears on short rest.