NFL · Thursday, October 22, 2026
NFL research slate for Thursday, October 22, 2026
Every NFL matchup on the schedule, the times in Eastern and Pacific, and the rest and schedule context to check before you research a number.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
1 NFL game was scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET. This page lists the matchups and the schedule context worth checking before you research a number; it carries no odds and no picks.
This page covers the schedule and what to check. The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for these games.
NFL games on Thu, Oct 22
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots at Chicago Bears | 8:15 PM ET | 5:15 PM PT | Final: New England Patriots 24, Chicago Bears 30 |
Schedule context to check
New England Patriots at Chicago Bears · 8:15 PM ET
Short week for New England Patriots: 4 days since the last game. Short week for Chicago Bears: 4 days since the last game.
NFL research checklist for this slate
With only one game a week, each NFL sample is small, so game script, injuries and matchup structure matter more than any single stat line from a past game.
- Check injury designations and the depth chart before comparing any price.
- Think about game script: pass volume and rushing volume depend on whether a team leads or trails.
- Look at weather for outdoor games, which can change passing totals.
- Convert the price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Shop the same number across the books you can legally use, and note the vig.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Break-even probability by American price
A price only has value against your own estimate. These are the win rates a bet must reach just to break even at common American prices, before any adjustment for the sportsbook’s margin.
| American price | Break-even win rate |
|---|---|
| -200 | 66.67% |
| -150 | 60.00% |
| -120 | 54.55% |
| -110 | 52.38% |
| -105 | 51.22% |
| +100 | 50.00% |
| +110 | 47.62% |
| +150 | 40.00% |
| +200 | 33.33% |
Try it with your own number in the implied probability calculator.
Questions about this slate
How many NFL games were there on Thursday, October 22, 2026?
1 NFL game was scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the first start at 8:15 PM ET and the last at 8:15 PM ET. Start times are shown in Eastern and Pacific time.
What time did the first NFL game start on Thursday, October 22, 2026?
The first NFL game was New England Patriots at Chicago Bears, starting at 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT).
Does this NFL slate include odds or picks?
No. The slate is a schedule and research checklist built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. For prices, line movement and player prop research, use the DeepChamp AI app.
Schedule and rest context come from our sports data feed and are re-read throughout the day. This page has no odds, no picks and no claims about results. Verify start times and availability with the league and team before relying on them.
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