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4 Patriots players under the most pressure against the Bears in Week 7

Musket Fire·Oct 22, 2026 · 8:00 AM CT
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Coming off a win over the Jets, a banged-up Patriots team has a short week before a Thursday night game against one of the league's most explosive offenses in Chicago.

Musket Fire names rookie offensive lineman Caleb Lomu first. Morgan Moses couldn't finish last week's game, so Lomu may have to step in at tackle or even right guard. He has not allowed a sack or drawn a penalty in 159 snaps at either tackle spot.

Undrafted receiver Efton Chism III has become a key option for Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels with Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins on injured reserve, and he faces what the writer calls a beatable Bears secondary. A.J. Brown, who has played just under two full games for New England, is also on the list.

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