New England Patriots at Chicago Bears, Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Soldier Field. We simulated this game 10,000 times before kickoff, every snap drawn from real play-by-play data for this matchup. Most plausible outcome: Patriots 27, Bears 24.
Final: CHI 30–24. Before the game the most plausible outcome was Patriots 27, Bears 24 (the Patriots won 55% of the simulations). The underdog won.
The likeliest final of 10,000 simulated games: the Patriots won 55% of them, and this is the result closest to both teams' middle scores.
Every snap uses real plays from the same down, distance and field position, adjusted for this offense against this defense, with weather, penalties, turnovers, kicks and the clock. Methodology
The most plausible outcome is the likeliest single result of the simulations; it is not a prediction or a guarantee. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.