The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots enter Thursday night's showdown with identical 4-2 records, top-10 defenses and offenses capable of moving the football, led by quarterbacks selected with the first and third overall picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
But those similarities tell only part of the story.
Dig into the numbers, and you'll find fascinating matchups that could determine whether Chicago improves to 5-2 or watches New England leave Soldier Field with its fourth straight win.
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