What: New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears

When: Thursday, Aug. 18, 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET

Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA

Watch online: Watch live stream on nflnetwork.com/gamepass.

Local players to watch: New England - RB LeGarrette Blount (Oregon), S Patrick Chung (Oregon), P Ryan Allen (West Salem H.S.). Chicago - RB Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State), CL Marquis Jackson (Portland State), G Kyle Long (Oregon), LB Cornelius Edison (Portland State).

Patriots starting quarterback Tom Brady is expected to start in tonight's game, with backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to play later in the first half.

-- Geoffrey C. Arnold | @geoffreyCarnold