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 ...

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is excited to face fellow New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye on Sunday.

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.

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,

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.

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.