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The Bears (And Patriots) Posted Huge TNF Ratings

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 8:03 PM

Key Things to Know

The Week 7 Bears versus Patriots game averaged 19.86 million viewers on Prime Video.
The contest became the most-watched Week 7 game in Thursday Night Football broadcast history.
Locally, the game earned a 21.8 household rating on FOX 32 in Chicago.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Bears' Week 7 game against the New England Patriots averaged 19.86 million viewers on Thursday Night Football. The broadcast set a new record as the most-watched Week 7 matchup in TNF history and became the second-most-watched TNF game on Prime Video, trailing only a 2025 Christmas night contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos.

The game also registered significant local viewership, delivering a 21.8 household rating on FOX 32 in the Chicago market. Chicago previously set a streaming record on Prime Video with 31.61 million viewers during their Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

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