New Orleans (4-2) is just a half game back of Tampa Bay in the race for the NFC South following a 27-24 win over Carolina in Week 7. Drew Brees led the 52nd game-winning drive of his career in that game, ranking second in NFL history only to Peyton Manning’s 54. After struggling out of the gates and hearing criticism of his aging arm, Brees has rebounded nicely with the Saints averaging over 265 yards passing a game without the help All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas since Week 1. Thomas returned to practice this week and would be a huge asset towards the Saints winning the division.
Chicago (5-2) was defeated 24-10 by the Rams on “Monday Night Football” and never looked like much of a threat. The Bears offense failed to score a touchdown for the first time this season, emblematic of their team’s greatest weakness. Chicago ranks 27th in scoring and 29th in total offense but has a strong enough defense to keep it in a battle with Green Bay for the NFC North. Khalil Mack’s 5.5 sacks are the fifth most in the NFL.
New Orleans has won each of the last five meetings with the Bears, most recently winning 36-25 last season at Soldier Field. Things don’t get any easier next week for both teams with the Saints traveling to Tampa and the Bears headed to Tennessee.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Saints vs. Bears game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 8 NFL schedule.
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What channel is Saints vs. Bears on today?
TV channel (national): Fox TV channel (New Orleans): WVUE TV channel (Chicago): WFLD Live stream: Fox Sports app, fuboTV
This is a Fox, America’s Game of the Week, meaning that Joe Buck will be back from his busy week to call the game with Troy Aikman in the booth and Erin Andrews reporting from the sidelines. Former NFL Vice President of Officiating Mike Pereira serves as the rules analyst.
For those looking for radio information, the Bears broadcast can be heard on SiriusXM channel 225, or the Saints broadcast can be heard on SiriusXM channel 385.
In Canada, viewers can watch Saints vs. Bears on DAZN, which has rights to every NFL game.
Saints vs. Bears start time
Date: Sunday, Nov. 1 Kickoff: 4:25 p. m. ET
Saints vs. Bears is scheduled to start at 4:25 p.m. ET, one of two regional late games on Fox. The eastern U.S. will have access to the game on Fox, with the West having access to 49ers at Seahawks.
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NFL schedule Week 8
Thursday, Oct. 29
