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New England Patriots at Chicago Bears Prediction & Betting Pick | NFL Thursday Night Football October 22, 2026
Two receivers stand out in this matchup for very different reasons. Luther Burden has quietly become Caleb Williams' go-to target, leading Chicago in target share and coming off a 95-yard performance as his role continues to expand within the offense. On the other side, A.J. Brown is set up for a bounce-back spot after drawing 10 targets in his return and clearly remaining Drake Maye's first read whenever New England needed a play. With injuries thinning out the Patriots' receiving depth and both offenses capable of moving the ball, volume should be on the side of both receivers. Burden's matchup over the middle fits perfectly against New England's defensive tendencies, while Brown's target outlook makes 70 yards feel very attainable if he sees another heavy workload.