Drake Maye's 30-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end Eli Raridon has the Patriots back within one score of the Bears.

New England, which has not led tonight, trails the Bears 27-21 with 3:46 left in the third quarter.

The teams have traded touchdowns to open the second half, with Chicago opening the half with a nine-play, 72-yard touchdown drive. The Patriots' touchdown drive was nine plays and 80 yards.

The Patriots overcame two penalties for 15 yards on the drive.

A.J. Brown had a 16-yard reception, giving him two catches for 34 yards.

Maye is 18-of-22 for 253 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. The pick in the end zone, with the Patriots at the Chicago 15, is the only reason New England isn't leading.

Bears coach Ben Johnson didn't want to talk about how the first half ended. The Patriots scored a touchdown in the final 14 seconds on two plays, including a catch-and-run, 48-yard touchdown by Rhamondre Stevenson at the buzzer.

The Bears put it in their rearview mirror and opened the second half with a nine-play, 72-yard touchdown drive.

Caleb Williams threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Colston Loveland after the Bears received the second-half kickoff.

Loveland also had a 22-yard reception on the drive.

Williams is 14-of-21 for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and Loveland has five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown.

Luther Burden has 130 receiving yards, setting up three of the Bears' scoring drives with big catches.

His 26-yard reception to the New England 28 set up Cairo Santos’ 43-yard field goal. He nearly scored a 62-yard touchdown two drives later, but Kevin Byard tackled him at the New England 4 to set up D'Andre Swift’s touchdown run. His 22-yard reception set up his own 24-yard touchdown catch on a wide receiver screen with 14 seconds left in the half.

And the Bears lead the Patriots 20-14 at intermission.

It should be worse.

The Patriots got the ball back with 9 seconds left in the half and Drake Maye hit A.J. Brown for 18 yards for the wide receiver's first catch tonight. They called timeout with 3 seconds left, and with the Bears blitzing, Maye dumped the ball off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who ran 48 yards to the end zone.

The Bears had outgained the Patriots 211 to 161 before Stevenson's 48-yard catch-and-run.

Caleb Williams has completed 9 of 16 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown. Swift has nine carries for 37 yards and a touchdown.

The Patriots couldn't get out of their own way most of the game.

New England had a first down at the Chicago 15 with 3:32 left in the half when Maye tried to hit tight end Eli Raridon in the end zone. Instead, Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson stepped in front of Raridon for the interception.

The Bears then got another gift from the Patriots when rookie linebacker Gabe Jacas had an inexplicable roughing-the- passer penalty. He pushed Williams long after the 22-yard pass to Burden.

Maye ended the half 12-of-15 for 169 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran for 22 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Stevenson has four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Multiple teams have trade interest in Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Stephen Holder of ESPN reports. It is unclear whether the Colts will be sellers at the trade deadline.

The Colts fired General Manager Chris Ballard on Monday, with Ed Dodds serving as the interim G.M. Head coach Shane Steichen could be on his way out, too, if the 2-4 Colts can turn it around.

Taylor, 27, led the league in carries (323), touchdowns (18) and first downs (84) last season.

"I haven't given any thought," Taylor said when asked about his future Thursday. "That'd be crazy right now, especially because we've got a great Minnesota Vikings team that we have to go against. I think it would be a discredit and a disservice to my teammates and this whole organization to think about what could, what should, what may be."

A second-round pick of the Colts in 2020, Taylor has signed two contract extensions. The most recent, a three-year deal, was signed in August and his annual average of $22 million ranks third at his position.

Taylor has 122 carries for 492 yards and seven touchdowns in six games this season. He has 1,673 carries for 8,090 yards and 76 touchdowns.

The Patriots had two punts and turned it over on downs on their three first-quarter possessions. The second quarter has started better for them.

The Patriots went 74 yards in nine plays, with Drake Maye running it in from the 7 on a scramble.

New England trails 10-7.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel threw the red challenge flag after officials ruled Maye down inside the 1. Replay reversed it to a touchdown, with Maye stretching the ball across the goal line.

Hunter Henry had a 16-yard catch and Eli Raridon a 15-yard reception on the drive as the tight ends powered the Patriots.

Maye is 8-of-10 for 76 yards.

D'Andre Swift took a hit on his knee on a third-down play for no gain on the Bears' second possession. He scored a touchdown on their third possession.

Swift's 4-yard touchdown run has the Bears leading the Patriots 10-0.

Luther Burden had big catches on both of the Bears' scoring drives. His 26-yard reception to the New England 28 set up Cairo Santos' 43-yard field goal. He nearly scored a 62-yard touchdown two drives later, but Kevin Byard tackled him at the New England 4 to set up Swift's touchdown.

Burden has two catches for 84 yards.

Caleb Williams is 4-of-7 for 95 yards.

The Bears outgained the Patriots 106 to 63 in the first quarter.

Mike Vrabel is in his 27th season as a player or coach in the NFL.

Yet, tonight marks his first career regular-season game at Soldier Field.

Larry Mayer of the Bears' team website reported this stat that seems impossible.

Vrabel played for the Steelers (1997-2000), Patriots (2001-08) and Chiefs (2009-10); he was an assistant for the Texans (2014-17); and he was the head coach of the Titans (2018-23) and Patriots (2025-present).

He never played and has never coached in the NFC, which limits the number of times his teams have gone against the Bears on the road.

The only previous away game Vrabel had against the Bears was in 2002 as a player for the Patriots. The Bears, though, played their home games in Champaign, Illinois, that season while Soldier Field was being renovated.

The Patriots won 33-30.

As Ben Volin of the Boston Globe points out, Vrabel's Titans played preseason games at Soldier Field in 2019 and 2023.

Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has disclosed that he has Parkinson's disease.

Via Jack Baer of Yahoo Sports, Faulk revealed the diagnosis in an appearance on the Caring Neurologist podcast.

"I get a physical twice a year," Faulk said. "I'm a little anal about my health. I literally asked my doctor because I noticed it as I was playing golf. I noticed the rigidity in my hand after I play a lot or practice a lot, I thought it was just normal nerves when putting and stuff like that. But it started to be times where I wasn't playing — I mean, where I was playing, but I wasn't in a match, and it would still do that.

"I was like, 'Wow, is that something? Is that normal?' And the doctor was like, 'You need to go get checked. You need to go have X, Y and Z done.'"

Faulk, a former NFL MVP, two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year, three-time first-team All-Pro, and seven-time Pro Bowler, has been receiving treatment and taking medication.

"Since I've started on the medication, I don't really have a lot of issues," Faulk said. "I might sleep a little more. . . . Other than that, the rigidity in my hands, I still have that. Can't say that it's gotten worse. The little tremors that I get, they are what they are. I just pay attention to my gait, how I walk, when I'm working out, my ability to balance. It's still where it is.

"I don't look at it as something that's terminal. It's like, 'Hey, you get to live with this.' There's far worse things out there."

There's a known link between Parkinson's disease and football. It's one of the specific conditions that make a player who retired prior to the final settlement of the concussion class action automatically eligible for payment.

49ers wide receiver Mike Evans remained out of practice Thursday.

Evans has injuries to his ribs and Achilles. He left Monday night's game at the end of the first half after aggravating his Achilles soreness.

The 49ers had only one change to their practice report among injured players. Defensive end Mykel Williams (knee) returned to limited work after not practicing on Wednesday.

Defensive end Nick Bosa (knee/calf), linebacker Luke Gifford (groin), safety Siran Neal (knee), wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring), safety Marques Sigle (ankle), cornerback Upton Stougt (shoulder) and linebacker Garret Wallow (hamstring) continued to rehab during practice.

Safey Ashtyn Davis (hamstring) and linebacker Jaden Dugger (knee) remained limited.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Jefferson's ankle injury limited him Wednesday.

The Vikings are coming off their bye, so Jefferson had extra time to heal.

He had six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown in Week 5.

Offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (knee) and cornerback James Pierre (foot) were also full participants after limited work Wednesday.

Every other player on the roster had full participation, including wide receiver Jordan Addison (hamstring).

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to full participation at Thursday's practice.

Bowers' hamstring and calf injuries limited him Wednesday.

Defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi (shoulder) and offensive tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) were also full participants a day after being limited.

Defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (concussion) returned to limited work after sitting out Wednesday.

Running back Mike Washington (foot/back) did not practice Thursday after being limited a day earlier.

Linebacker Quay Walker (chest) remained limited.

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens popped up on the injury report for the first time this season.

Pickens had a limited practice Thursday with a shoulder injury.

Cornerback Cobie Durant (hamstring), left tackle Tyler Guyton (calf) and outside linebacker Marist Liufau (forearm) were also limited.

The Cowboys practiced without outside linebacker Von Miller (rest), offensive tackle Drew Shelton (hamstring), wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (ribs) and linebacker Dee Winters (calf).

Safety Alijah Clark (hamstring), linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) and cornerback Ameer Speed (knee) were full participants.

UPDATE 5:57 P.M. ET: The Cowboys announced that they inadvertently left cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (ankle, full) off their injury report.

The Texans had seven players out of practice on Wednesday. Three returned to practice Thursday.

Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and tight end Dalton Schultz (quad) returned to limited participation, and offensive tackle Trent Brown (wrist) was a full participant.

Safety Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand), offensive tackle Blake Fisher (thumb), running back David Montgomery (groin) and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) remained out a second consecutive day.

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and defensive end Logan Hall (knee) were full participants on Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (shoulder) was again limited.

Wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) was a full participant and is expected to play Sunday, his first game action since 2024.

The Texans added offensive guard Ed Ingram (back/hip) and tight end Brevin Jordan (foot) to their report Thursday. Ingram was a full participant, and Jordan was limited.

Word on Thursday morning was that Eagles running back Saquon Barkley would return to practice and the team's first injury report ahead of their Monday night game against the Cowboys confirms that he was back on the field.

Barkley was listed as a limited participant after missing the last couple of weeks with an ankle injury. Barkley is reportedly on track to play against Dallas, but he stopped short of making any guarantees.

"I would love to play Monday night. I would be doing myself a disservice to sit here and say Monday night I'm guaranteeing myself to play. I do know I have all trust in the trainers," Barkley said, via Tim McManus of ESPN.com. "To be honest, I was trying to go last week. It sounded great in my head and then you sit and you're like, maybe they were right. But I'm happy to have the opportunity to go out there and test it and God willing continue to trend in the right direction throughout the week and to be able to go and play Monday night."

Defensive back Michael Carter (abdomen), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), guard Willie Lampkin (illness), wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), linebacker Nolan Smith (concussion), and wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) were out of practice for the Eagles.

Guard Landon Dickerson (knee, pectoral), linebacker AJ Epenesa (back), linebacker Jonathan Greenard (ankle), linebacker Jalyx Hunt (knee, ankle), center Drew Kendall (knee), defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (abdomen), and guard Tyler Steen (shoulder) joined Barkley as limited participants.

Linebacker Zack Baun (shoulder), cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee), wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle), tight end Grant Calcaterra (back), linebacker Jihaad Campbell (wrist), defensive tackle Jalen Carter (wrist), wide receiver Britain Covey (shoulder), defensive tackle Jordan Davis (shin, thumb), linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (shoulder), and tight end Eli Stowers (quad) were all listed as full participants.

The Patriots will have cornerback Christian Gonzalez for Thursday Night Football.

Gonzalez is active despite being questionable with an illness.

The Patriots' inactives are offensive guard Ben Brown (knee), cornerback Carlton Davis III (neck), cornerback Channing Canada (hamstring), cornerback Karon Prunty (hamstring), quarterback Behren Morton and defensive tackle Joshua Farmer. Morton is the emergency third quarterback.

The Bears will have cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who was questionable with a hip injury.

Their inactives are running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), cornerback Nick McCloud, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden, defensive tackle Jayden Loving, linebacker Jack Sanborn (concussion), linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring) and quarterback Case Keenum. Keenum is the emergency third quarterback.

The Rams' injury issues are mounting.

The latest concern came at today's practice when wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice early with a calf injury.

There's no immediate word on the seriousness of the injury, but it comes at an inopportune time, two days after the Rams put wide receiver Davante Adams on injured reserve.

Nacua has already missed two games this season with a hip and groin injury. But the Rams had Adams for those games. Losing both Adams and Nacua would leave the Rams extremely thin at wide receiver. Between them, Adams and Nacua have 67 catches this season. All the Rams' other wide receivers combined have just 13 catches this season.

Last year Nacua led the NFL with 129 catches, and this year he is averaging a career-high 9.3 catches per game.

The 2-4 Rams play at Las Vegas on Sunday. The Rams are 3.5-point favorites.

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez might not play tonight against the Bears.

In a surprise announcement Thursday evening, the Patriots announced that Gonzalez has an illness and is questionable for tonight's game.

The Patriots will have to list their inactive players for tonight in about half an hour.

Gonzalez has already missed two games this season with a shoulder injury, but he was fully healthy and able to play on Sunday against the Jets.

The Patriots' 2023 first-round draft pick, Gonzalez is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL at his best. New England signed him to a four-year, $135 million contract extension last month, which made him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.

The Colts got a few players back at practice on Thursday, but they remained without starters on both sides of the ball.

Tight end Tyler Warren (groin) and cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) did not practice for the second straight day. Head coach Shane Steichen said Warren, who did not play last week, is progressing well and Gardner said his injury is not as bad as last year's calf injury, but their practice absence doesn't bode well for their availability against the Vikings on Sunday.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen (rest), linebacker Bryce Boetticher (groin), guard Matt Goncalves (ankle), tight end Drew Ogletree (ankle), defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (personal), cornerback Justin Whalley (knee), and cornerback Charvarius Ward (rest) all returned to practice.

Linebacker CJ Allen (ankle) and wide receiver Ashton Dulin (hamstring) were both limited participants. Wide receiver Anthony Gould (concussion), punter Rigoberto Sanchez (right foot), and defensive tackle Grover Stewart (rest) did not practice.

The Eagles continue to make coach Nick Sirianni available for regular press conferences. He continues to say as little as possible about the Jalen Hurts situation.

On Thursday, Sirianni was asked whether he agrees with the NFL Players Association seeking a full investigation of the handling of the situation.

"Guys, I'm not going to go into any of that," Sirianni said. "I respect your question. Obviously, I understand that everybody has questions about this, and I care deeply about Jalen and I want -- his wellbeing is first and foremost, but really, I'm here to talk about the Cowboys and our team in this week of practice."

Hey, at least the reporters tried. That said, they had an opportunity o Wednesday to get some answers from offensive coordinator Sean Mannion on collateral questions relating to the Hurts situation, but didn't.

Mannion was asked a couple of Hurts questions regarding his role in assisting Tanner McKee.

"He's been around, and I know -- Just speaking on the Jalen thing, obviously, just want him to get healthy and just care for the guy and the work that he puts into our team each and every week," Mannion said. "Certainly, want him to continue to be around and be a positive impact for us while he's getting himself healthy. That's the ultimate priority. He was around last week, and I know he's tackling the health stuff he's got going on, but he'll still be a big positive impact anytime he's around the team."

Although the Eagles are committed to citing patient privacy when asked about Hurts's condition (despite the fact that his entire diagnosis has been disclosed via multiple statements), there were areas on which Mannion may have helped shed useful light.

When did you find out Jalen had been taken to the hospital?

Did players ask you about Jalen's trip to the hospital?

After Jalen went to the hospital, did you believe there was a chance Jalen wouldn't play the game in London?

Did you at any point begin getting Tanner McKee ready to play?

When did you know Jalen would definitely play?

For how long did you not know whether Jalen would be available?

While unrelated to the diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis, specific questions about Mannion's knowledge, impressions, and actions relating to the preparation of McKee would shed light on the failure of the team to downgrade Hurts to "questionable" for the game. Because, certainly, there was a point at which his availability to play was in question.

Mannion also could have been asked when Hurts first complained about issues with his calf, and whether he noticed any limitations to his mobility during practice. Mannion also could have been asked whether the decision to not use the tush push play on fourth and 1 from the Jacksonville 37 was influenced by Hurts's condition.

The broader question for the organization, as noted by Chris Simms on Thursday's PFT Live, is the failure of the team to make G.M. Howie Roseman available at any point over the past week to address the situation. He runs the show. He surely is the one person in the best position to answer any and all questions about how it was handled.

Apart from whether the situation was handled properly from a medical and football standpoint, the Eagles have done a poor job of providing meaningful answers to obvious questions. While those questions will be unavoidable in the coming investigation under the CBA, the Eagles apparently have successfully run out the clock as it relates to media inquiries.

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has covered Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase many times. Maybe more times than he'd like.

Humphrey and Chase have faced off eight times in the regular season and once in the playoffs. In those nine games, Chase has torched the Ravens for 77 catches for 1,245 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Ravens and Bengals will meet again on Sunday, and Humphrey said today that covering Chase and fellow Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is a big challenge, and one of the toughest assignments an NFL cornerback can draw.

"It would be cool if I didn't match up with him so much," Humphrey said. "He's obviously one of the best in the game. Tee is right up there with him, in the Top 10, I think, in this league. There will be plays made, I think the biggest thing going into this matchup is to try to win more than they win and try to limit the explosives. That's the biggest thing when you're guarding those Top 10, Top 5 guys. It's an all-hands-on-deck game. We look forward to the challenge. I think it'll be a great opportunity."

Despite the success Chase has had against him, Humphrey said he's eager for a big game on Sunday between the 4-2 Ravens and 3-2 Bengals.

"I'm very confident. I think we've had some tests this year, but this will be by far the biggest test yet," Humphrey said.

If Chase's past is any indication, it's going to be a very big test for Humphrey and the Ravens' secondary.

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice remains out of practice, putting his potential availability for Sunday's game against the Seahawks in jeopardy.

Rice is dealing with hamstring and knee injuries. He has not played since the Oct. 4 win over the Raiders. He has 13 receptions for 190 yards in four games so far this year.

Tight end Travis Kelce (ankle) remained limited on Thursday.

Right tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion) did not practice.

Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (knee) and linebacker Cooper McDonald (knee) were also limited.

Defensive back Chamarri Conner (knee), guard Trey Smith (hip), receiver Cyrus Allen, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) were all full.

Lamar Jackson got an earlier jump on practice than he did on Wednesday, but his participation level remained the same.

Reporters at Ravens practice noted that the quarterback was on the field during the portion open to the media after missing that segment on Wednesday. They also noted that he was moving well while on the field, but the Ravens listed him as limited for the second day in a row.

Jackson has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, but the back-to-back practice days would seem to be a good sign that he'll be able to play against the Bengals on Sunday.

Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder) is also trending in the right direction after going from limited to full participation. Center Cam Jurgens (concussion), tight end Mark Andrews (hand), tight end Matthew Hibner (hand), guard Vega Ioane (ankle), linebacker Trey Hendrickson (finger), guard John Simpson (groin), tackle Ronnie Stanley (rest, toe, ankle), and guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) were also full participants.

Safety Jaylinn Hawkins (knee) was downgraded to out while cornerback T.J. Tampa (knee) and defensive tackle Broderick Washington (ankle) remained limited participants.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love told reporters on Wednesday that he would be available for Sunday’s game against the Lions, despite being listed as limited on Green Bay’s first injury report of the week.

That’s reflected in Thursday’s report, as Love was upgraded from limited to full participation for the day’s practice.

Love is dealing with a back issue after taking several hits during the Week 6 victory over the Cowboys. Head coach Matt LaFleur noted in his Thursday press conference that Love was pretty beat up after the game and had been working with the chiropractor.

Notably, the Packers added linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin) and edge rusher Lucas Van Ness (illness) as limited participants in practice.

Guard Aaron Banks (knee/toe), defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (ankle), cornerback Brandon Cisse (shoulder/neck), receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder), defensive tackle Jordon Riley (Achilles), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring), receiver Christian Watson (ankle), and receiver Savion Williams (ankle) all remained limited.

Receiver Bo Melton (back) remained a non-participant.

The Falcons released defensive back Malcolm DeWalt IV on Thursday, the team announced.

He signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Akron.

DeWalt stood out in the rookie minicamp, training camp and the preseason and made the initial 53-player roster.

The Falcons have made him a healthy scratch for every game this season, though.

It is possible he re-signs with the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

The Browns had a pair of linebackers moving in different directions on Thursday's injury report.

Carson Schwesinger was back at practice as a limited participant after missing Wednesday's workout with an ankle injury. Quincy Williams was not on Wednesday's report, but he missed practice on Thursday with a neck injury.

Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (foot) went from limited to full participation while safety Grant Delpit (concussion, shoulder) and center Elgton Jenkins (knee) joined Schwesinger in going from out of practice to limited participation.

Defensive lineman Kalia Davis (quad), defensive lineman Mike Hall Jr. (knee), and guard Teven Jenkins (back) missed practice for the second straight day. Defensive end Derek Barnett (ankle), wide receiver Denzel Boston (foot), wide receiver KC Concepcion (calf, quad), defensive tackle Mason Graham (knee, ankle), right tackle Tytus Howard (knee), running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle), and running back Dylan Sampson (knee) were all listed as limited participants.

The Jets got wide receiver Adonai Mitchell back on the practice field Wednesday and another significant offensive piece was back on the field Thursday.

Running back Breece Hall took part in his first practice since injuring his quad in Week 4. Hall was listed as a limited participant as the Jets continued preparing for this Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Braelon Allen has done solid work in Hall's place, but the Jets would prefer to have all their offensive weapons on hand as they try for their first divisional win since the 2024 season.

Mitchell (finger) remained a limited participant along with linebacker Will McDonald (toe), guard Dylan Parham (knee), and defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (elbow). Linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quad), offensive lineman Max Mitchell (concussion), running back Kene Nwangwu (knee), and linebacker Joseph Ossai (ankle) did not practice on Thursday.

Baker Mayfield appears to be on track to make his return to the Buccaneers lineup in Week 7 and it looks like running back Bucky Irving is moving in the same direction.

Irving missed practice on Wednesday because of an illness and he got in a limited practice session on Thursday. Cornerback Zyon McCollum had the same upgrade after taking a sick day to kick off the practice week.

Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) appears less likely to play. He missed practice for the second straight day, which will make it difficult for him to clear concussion protocol in time to face the Panthers.

Right tackle Luke Goedeke (calf) and linebacker Christian Rozeboom (finger) also missed a second straight practice. Safety Antoine Winfield (rib) remained a limited participant as he tries to return from missing the last two games.

Punter Riley Dixon (illness), defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (illness), guard Cody Mauch (wrist), kicker Chase McLaughlin (illness), cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quad), receiver David Sills (hamstring), linebacker Josiah Trotter (shoulder), and running back Sean Tucker (quad) were all full participants on Thursday.

Already in France for Sunday's game against the Steelers, the Saints did not have many changes to their Thursday injury report.

Running back Alvin Kamara (back) remained limited in the day's session, while running back CJ Donaldson (shoulder) was upgraded from limited to full.

Quarterback Spencer Rattler (knee) was added to the report as a full participant.

Quarterback Tyler Shough (left hand) remained a full participant.

Linebacker Kaden Elliss (calf) and edge rusher Anfernee Jennings (knee) remained limited. Cornerback Koo-Aid McKinstry (head) and defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd (illness) remained full.

The Patriots placed offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve, the team announced Thursday.

Vera-Tucker was already ruled out for Thursday Night Football with a hamstring injury.

He will miss at least four games before returning.

Vera-Tucker has started five games this season, playing 340 offensive snaps.

The Patriots also announced they have elevated offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson and linebacker Benton Whitley to the active roster from the practice squad for tonight's game against the Bears.

Newman-Johnson, 27, signed with the Patriots' practice squad on Sept. 17.

Whitley, 27, signed with the team's practice squad on Sept. 23.

The Bears brought up a pair of players from the practice squad for Thursday night's game against the Patriots.

The team announced that they have elevated running back Zavier Scott and linebacker Buddy Johnson. Both players will revert back after the game.

Scott is joining the team for the third straight game. He has played 30 special teams snaps over the last two weeks and provides depth with Kyle Monangai still out of the lineup.

Johnson made his first appearance of the season last week and had two tackles in the win over Atlanta. The Bears will be without linebacker Jack Sanborn on Thursday and T.J. Edwards is listed as doubtful to play in the game.