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Week 7 photos: Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
Kieran Checketts, 12, and his grandfather, Tom Borich, wear Mike Ditka-like fake mustaches while taking pictures at a display remembering the former Bears head coach and player on Oct. 22, 2026, before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field. It was the first home game since Ditka’s death and a Bears homage included a stadium-wide Ditka mustache giveaway and a knit headband modeled on Ditka’s iconic sweater vest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Kieran Checketts, 12, and his grandfather, Tom Borich, wear Mike Ditka-like fake mustaches while taking pictures at a display remembering the former Bears head coach and player on Oct. 22, 2026, before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field. It was the first home game since Ditka’s death and a Bears homage included a stadium-wide Ditka mustache giveaway and a knit headband modeled on Ditka’s iconic sweater vest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos from the Chicago Bears’ Week 7 game against the New England Patriots on Oct. 22, 2026, at Soldier Field.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams runs to the field to warm up before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams runs to the field to warm up before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Jacob Blazyk, 13, wears a Mike Ditka mustache and cheese grater hat as he yells toward players while they warm up on the field before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Jacob Blazyk, 13, wears a Mike Ditka mustache and cheese grater hat as he yells toward players while they warm up on the field before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams enters the field before a game against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams enters the field before a game against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent runs to the locker room after warming up before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent runs to the locker room after warming up before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Alessandro Perez places a fake mustache resembling former Chicago Bears head coach and player Mike Ditka on Vanessa Cardenas, given to fans at entry gates, before a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Alessandro Perez places a fake mustache resembling former Chicago Bears head coach and player Mike Ditka on Vanessa Cardenas, given to fans at entry gates, before a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Nancy Davis, left, and Kathy Flint wear fake mustaches resembling former Bears head coach and player Mike Ditka, along with fake cigars, while taking pictures before a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. The two fans came with their own props even though fake mustaches were given to fans at the entry gates. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Nancy Davis, left, and Kathy Flint wear fake mustaches resembling former Bears head coach and player Mike Ditka, along with fake cigars, while taking pictures before a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. The two fans came with their own props even though fake mustaches were given to fans at the entry gates. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Bears running back D'Andre Swift runs on the field while warming up before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears running back D'Andre Swift runs on the field while warming up before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Andres Mascorro, 14, puts on a fake mustache resembling former Chicago Bears head coach and player Mike Ditka, given to fans at entry gates, before a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Andres Mascorro, 14, puts on a fake mustache resembling former Chicago Bears head coach and player Mike Ditka, given to fans at entry gates, before a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up on the field before the Bears play the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up on the field before the Bears play the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears tight end Cole Kmet warms up on the field before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears tight end Cole Kmet warms up on the field before the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A Bears fan carries a trash can painted like a Patriots player above his head while tailgating ahead of a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A Bears fan carries a trash can painted like a Patriots player above his head while tailgating ahead of a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Clarence Griggs, left, and Jose Kimp, right, tailgate ahead of a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Clarence Griggs, left, and Jose Kimp, right, tailgate ahead of a Bears-Patriots game at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A digital advertisement on the Kennedy Expressway displays a message referencing former Bears coach and player Mike Ditka before a Bears-Patriots game Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A digital advertisement on the Kennedy Expressway displays a message referencing former Bears coach and player Mike Ditka before a Bears-Patriots game Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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