The Patriots announced that defensive end Yannick Ngakoue won’t play Sunday against the Bears. Ngakoue has been ruled out. That news doesn’t come as a major surprise since Ngakoue was claimed off waivers from the Ravens on Friday at 4 p.m. The Patriots had already wrapped up practice for the week around 1 p.m.

In Week 9, they were outmatched on every level and didn't stand a chance. This week, they welcome the New England Patriots (2-7) to town in hopes of getting things back on track to save their season. The Patriots are coming off their own disheartening loss ...

Caleb Williams figures to bounce back at home based on his past performances and here's who else rates as a problem for the New England Patriots.

Caleb Williams and the Bears' offense have another chance to find their groove against a Patriots defense that ranks 21st in points and 25th in yards. The Bears' defense faces Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye,

The Chicago Bears look to halt their two-game losing streak when they host the New England Patriots on Sunday at Soldier Field. The Bears have won nine straight home games dating to last season, eight at Soldier Field plus the designated “home” game in London.

Sunday's Patriots-Bears matchup will feature a Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams showdown, and it could also feature a comedy of errors by either team.

While they’re unlikely to see each other often, Williams and Maye always will be linked as part of the epic 2024 quarterback class that saw an unprecedented six of them go in the top 12 picks.

So much can and does change from week to week. Teams, schemes, foolish play calls, and injuries all factor into performances on any given Sunday. In this weekly series, I’ll be featuring one player from each team on each side of the ball who I figure to be integral to their respective teams’ success.