Pete Prisco picks New England Patriots for Thursday night matchup at Chicago

CBS analyst cites the road defense as the deciding edge

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

"I think New England is gonna go in there and win with that defense." 👀 @PriscoCBS is riding with the Patriots tonight. Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Speaking on CBS ahead of Thursday night's scheduled kickoff against the Chicago Bears, analyst Pete Prisco backed the New England Patriots to prevail on the road behind their defensive unit.

Why it matters: The pregame nod centers the matchup on whether New England's stop unit can dictate terms on the road after Prisco previously questioned the Patriots' locker-room fit.

What to watch: The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears sit at 0-0 ahead of tonight's scheduled opening kickoff.

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@NFLonCBS 2026-10-22T17:17:15.191592+00:00

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