FINAL Injury Reports for Bears vs Patriots on TNF: Updates on TJ Edwards, Christian Elliss & More
By Jordan Tomiyama in NFL News
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- The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football
- What injuries should you know about?
- Keep reading to see the most updated injury reports and latest odds
When you look at NFL odds, nothing moves the moneyline like the Friday injury report. Ahead of their Week 7 showdown at Soldier Field (8:15 PM ET), the Chicago Bears (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS, 3-3 O/U) and New England Patriots (1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS, 3-3 O/U) are navigating a combined 23 names on the injury list.
The Patriots have a staggering 17 players on their report, which severely hurts their defensive schemes. Cornerbacks Carlton Davis III, Channing Canada, and Karon Prunty are OUT. Meanwhile, the Bears will miss key pieces on both sides of the ball, with TJ Edwards doubtful and running back Kyle Monangai sidelined.
Keep scrolling as we unpack these crucial updates and see exactly how these injuries will affect the field-position battle and where the sharp money is leaning!
Patriots Injury Report: Secondary Depleted Ahead of Week 7
The Patriots arrive carrying massive injury concerns, with nine players carrying injury designations into TNF. Five players have been ruled out, and four are questionable.
The secondary is dealing with HUGE issues right now. With Davis, Canada, and Prunty officially ruled out, the Patriots are severely lacking perimeter depth. This creates a highly favorable opportunity for the Bears’ air raid offense.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has a 245.5 passing-yards prop (Over -115 at BetMGM). He should EASILY pick apart this patchwork coverage. Receiver Rome Odunze also looks primed to smash his modest Over 45.5 (-115 at BetMGM) receiving-yards total against these backup defensive schemes.
Check the top NFL betting apps to grab these lines early before the market adjusts to the injury news.
Offensively, quarterback Drake Maye will take the snaps despite a shoulder injury. Oddsmakers still set him at 248.5 passing yards. However, his interior offensive line is an absolute mess. Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and center Ben Brown are sidelined.
This lack of pocket presence makes covering the +2.5 (+107 at Bet365) spread a tough ask for the Patriots. Their turnover differential could plummet if Maye operates behind a makeshift interior.
Bears Injury Report: Key Linebackers Sidelined for Week 7
The Bears enter this matchup relatively healthy, but their defensive front has taken a hit. Middle linebacker Jack Sanborn is out, and TJ Edwards is doubtful.
If the Bears rely on reserves in the trenches, it drastically alters their red zone efficiency. This lack of stopping power across the middle is a green light for Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
Stevenson’s rushing yards line sits at 42.5. He and the tight ends should feast on third-down conversions against this backup linebacker group. This mismatch could push the Over on the lofty 50.5-point game total.
On offense, Kyle Monangai’s absence is a MASSIVE volume boost for D’Andre Swift. Oddsmakers set Swift’s rushing prop at 59.5 (Over -130). In two previous games without Monangai, Swift handled the ground-and-pound duties masterfully, averaging 44 reliable yards.
With the Bears sitting as 2.5-point home favorites, a positive game script should keep Swift on the field. Bettors should fire on the Over for his 14.5 rushing attempts.
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Jordan has worked in sports media for the last seven years, writing articles, managing social media, and covering sporting events for various media outlets. Jordan's work focuses on NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and the NHL.
