3 keys for the Bears defense vs. Patriots in Week 7

As the Bears prepare to face the Patriots, here’s what Chicago’s defense needs to do to slow down the New England offense in Week 7.

The Chicago Bears (2-4) will battle the New England Patriots (3-3) on Monday night, where Chicago is looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

The Bears are coming off a 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders (2-4), where they stumbled on offense in the red zone. But Chicago’s defense has kept them competitive in games this season. All but one of their four losses has been by one score. And the defense is going to need another strong outing if they stand a chance in this game.

As the Bears prepare to face the Patriots, here’s what Chicago’s defense needs to do to slow down the New England offense in Week 7.