# Patriots Week 7 Inactives vs. Bears

> Patriots face Bears with key offensive linemen and cornerbacks out.
- Title: Patriots Week 7 Inactives vs. Bears | Shortify
- Summary: Patriots face Bears with key offensive linemen and cornerbacks out. New England Patriots play Chicago Bears with two offensive linemen and three cornerbacks…
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- Source: New England Patriots On SI — https://si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-week-7-inactives-vs-bears-breaking-down-what-to-expect-at-ol-tonight
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:48:14+00:00
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- Topics: new england patriots, chicago bears, patriots week 7, inactives, offensive linemen, cornerbacks, nfl, quarterback, running back, defense, sports
## Patriots and Bears clash
Two teams with Super Bowl aspirations face off in Thursday Night Football with both at 4-2 records but not at full strength.
## Patriots' recent injuries
Patriots have placed multiple players on injured reserve this season, including wide receiver Romeo Doubs this week.
## Patriots inactives
Patriots inactives include QB Behren Morton (emergency third QB), OG Ben Brown (knee), RB Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), DT Joshua Farmer, and CB Carlton Davis (neck).
## Bears inactives
Bears inactives include QB Case Keenum (emergency third QB), CB Carlton Davis (neck), DT Jordan Loving, CB Channing Canada (hamstring), LB T.J. Edwards, and CB Karon Prunty (hamstring).
## Patriots' OL situation
Patriots' offensive line has two starters out, with Walter Rouse and Matt Pryor stepping up to fill in at both guard spots.
## Patriots' cornerbacks
Patriots are down three cornerbacks, with Carlton Davis missing his fourth game due to a neck injury and rookies Channing Canada and Karon Prunty out with hamstring injuries.
## Bears' defensive issues
Bears rank 14th in NFL passing defense but have key players banged up in the secondary, including Tyrique Stevenson (hip injury) and Nick McCloud (two games played).
## Patriots' strategy
Patriots can exploit Chicago's weak passing defense by pushing the ball through the air to avoid the Bears' strong run defense.
## Head coach Vrabel
Head coach Mike Vrabel shared all inactives at his final press conference on Wednesday, noting the team's need for strong tackling.
## Patriots' offensive line
Patriots' offensive line has lost Mike Onwenu early in the season and his backup Greg Van Roten one week later, with two players starting without summer training.
## Vrabel on roster decisions
Vrabel said the team will go with where they finished on Sunday and have everyone ready to go for the game.
## Patriots' cornerbacks ready
Patriots have four active cornerbacks for the game: Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones, Charles Woods, and Kindle Vildor, with Elliott Davison getting snaps in a reserve role.
## Patriots' cornerbacks scare
Patriots nearly lost cornerback Christian Gonzalez to illness but he warmed up on the field and will suit up.
## Patriots' strategy for Bears
Patriots can push the ball through the air to exploit Chicago's weak passing defense and avoid the Bears' strong run defense.
## Patriots' game plan
Patriots will need to be great tacklers to counter Chicago's strong run defense and exploit their weak passing defense.

> Their runners or anybody that touches the ball is going to be a physical player, is going to be a tough tackle, "We'll have to be great tacklers."
## Key takeaway

New England Patriots play Chicago Bears with two offensive linemen and three cornerbacks inactive due to injuries.