An arrow is pointing up for a quarterback, while another one points down on "Monday Night Football."
If you were to tell NFL fans prior to the start of the 2022 season that a Bears quarterback and a Patriots quarterback were heading in opposite directions, few could have predicted exactly how the situations would play out.
Justin Fields is playing with a half deck in Chicago, but the sophomore quarterback still bears a brunt of the blame for his poor 2022 season. While he's shown flashes of elite athleticism and escapability, Fields hasn't done enough to help the Bears offense navigate its troubles, and vice versa.
On the other hand, there was a quarterback who looks to be on the ascent in New England, and it's not Mac Jones.
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As the 2021 first-round pick rehabbed an ankle injury, 2022 fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe took the job by the throat, thanks to his 309-yard, two-touchdown performance vs. the Browns in Week 6. But, with Jones healthy again, Zappe heads to the bench. For how long? Well, that depends on if Jones can exorcise his early-season woes and get back on the winning path from 2021.
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One passer tries to right the ship, while another pair might be vying for the captain title. Here's how to watch Bears vs. Pats on Monday night:
What channel is Bears vs. Patriots on today?
- Game: Bears at Patriots
- Date: Monday, Oct. 24
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Bears vs. Patriots is the "Monday Night Football" matchup for Week 7, meaning Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be in the booth and Lisa Salters will report from the sideline.
ESPN2 will be airing the "Manningcast," featuring Peyton and Eli Manning in Week 7.
MORE: Manningcast schedule for 2022
Those who choose to stream "MNF" have several options. FuboTV carries the ESPN family of networks as well as CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, which means they will be able to stream local games throughout the 2022 season. FuboTV also offers a free trial.
ESPN+, the network's proprietary streaming service, will also carry Bears vs. Patriots.
Viewers in Canada will be able to stream the game via DAZN.
What time is Bears vs. Patriots on today?
- Date: Monday, Oct. 24
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
Kickoff for Monday night is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. That's the customary start time for "Monday Night Football" games.
The Bears will travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., meaning the game will start at 8:15 p.m. local time and 7:15 p.m. in Chicago.
NFL live stream for Bears vs. Patriots
Bears vs. Patriots will be simulcast on ESPN and ABC. That means it will be available to stream on the ESPN app, as well as ESPN+.
Cord-cutters can watch "Monday Night Football" with fuboTV, which carries ESPN and ABC and also offers a free trial. FuboTV also carries CBS, Fox, NFL Network and NBC, so users can find most locally broadcast NFL games.
Other streaming options for Broncos vs. Chargers are as follows:
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFL App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Yahoo! Sports App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| NFL+ | No | No | $9.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $49.99/month | Yes |
| fuboTV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $35/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $54.99/month | Yes |
'Monday Night Football' schedule 2022
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app, ESPN+, fuboTV
ESPN made one of the biggest splashes of the broadcasting offseason when it signed Buck and Aikman to work "Monday Night Football," pulling them away from Fox. Buck will handle play-by-play, while Aikman will provide color commentary.
"Monday Night Football" games can be watched on the ESPN app, through ESPN+ or on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. ESPN+ will also have exclusive coverage of the Oct. 30 matchup in London between the Broncos and Jaguars, which will take place at 9:30 a.m. ET.
| Week | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 12 | Seattle Seahawks 17, Denver Broncos 16 |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | Buffalo Bills 41, Tennessee Titans 7 |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | Philadelphia Eagles 24, Minnesota Vikings 7 |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | Dallas Cowboys 23, New York Giants 16 |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 9 |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | Kansas City Chiefs 30, Las Vegas Raiders 29 |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | Los Angeles Chargers 19, Denver Broncos 16 |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals (at Mexico City) |
| 12 | Nov. 28 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals |