The Chicago Bears (3-2) host the New Orleans Saints (1-5) this afternoon for a Week 7 matchup at Soldier Field.
Chicago enters on a three-game winning streak — their first since 2018 — and looks to take another step forward in its rebuilding phase under head coach Ben Johnson.
Quarterback Caleb Williams continues to progress, throwing for 1,179 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions this season. His 60.7 QBR ranks 15th in the league and reflects both his playmaking ability and growing command of the offense.
The Bears’ offense ranks 10th in scoring at 25.3 points per game, showing signs of becoming one of the NFL’s more dynamic young units. But their defense remains a weakness — particularly against the run. Chicago has allowed roughly 156 rushing yards per game and 5.7 yards per carry, among the worst in the league. That vulnerability could be a key target for New Orleans today.
The Saints, meanwhile, are still adjusting under new head coach Kellen Moore as they undergo their own rebuild. QB Spencer Rattler has shown noticeable improvement, completing 68.5% of his passes for 1,217 yards, six touchdowns, and just one interception. His 60.3 QBR ranks just behind Williams, at 16th overall.
With Alvin Kamara back in the lineup, New Orleans is expected to lean heavily on its ground game to exploit Chicago’s struggling run defense. They may also use Taysom Hill in designed packages — often in short-yardage or red-zone situations — to add a power-running wrinkle and keep Chicago’s defense guessing.
This matchup carries added intrigue — Williams and Rattler once shared a quarterback room at Oklahoma, where Williams eventually replaced Rattler before both moved on to the NFL.
Predictions
The Bears enter as the stronger team. They’re more consistent on offense, healthier overall, and playing at home. The Saints have talent and could make this competitive, but their road record and lack of consistency remain concerns.
Projected Final Score: Bears 27, Saints 20
Injury Report
Chicago Bears
K Cairo Santos — Out
LB Noah Sewell — Out
DT Grady Jarrett — Questionable
DE Austin Booker — Questionable
New Orleans Saints
CB Isaac Yiadom — Questionable
DT John Ridgeway III — Out
DB Ugo Amadi — Out
CB Rejzohn Wright — Out
DE Jonah Williams — Out
G Torricelli Simpkins III — Out
T Xavier Truss — Out
How to Watch Saints vs. Bears
Kickoff for this afternoon’s game between the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears is set for 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The game airs live on FOX in the New Orleans and Chicago markets.
So fans in those regions can tune in for free on their local FOX affiliate via antenna. FOX is also available at no additional cost through most cable, satellite, and live streaming packages.
The matchup airing on your local FOX station will also stream live on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps and websites.
If you’re a cordcutter without a livestreaming subscription, you can watch your regional FOX broadcast for free by signing up for a one-week trial of FOX One on Amazon here.
Fans outside the regional broadcast areas for this matchup can watch the game on YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket, starting at $34.50 per month.
New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX One and FOX Sports apps and websites, NFL+, YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket (out-of-market)
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