The Bears will visit the Saints Sunday in New Orleans at noon (CT). Here's how you can watch and listen to the Week 8 contest:
TELEVISION
The game will be broadcast nationally by FOX Sports, featuring Justin Kutcher (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (analyst) and Jennifer Hale (reporter).
Click here to see where the Bears game will be televised throughout the country, according to 506 Sports.
RADIO
The contest will be broadcast on WBBM 780 AM and 105.9 FM, with Jeff Joniak (play-by-play), former Bears guard Tom Thayer (color analyst) and Zach Zaidman (sideline reporter). The game will also be broadcast across the Chicago Bears Radio Network as well as in Spanish on WVIV 93.5 FM and WRTO 1200 AM featuring Hector Lozano (play-by-play) and Omar Ramos (analyst).
In addition, the game can be heard on Sirius/XM channel 135 and internet channel 805.
The WBBM pregame show airs three hours prior to kickoff. The postgame show from the locker room features exclusive analysis at ChicagoBears.com and CBSChicago.com/Bears.
DIGITAL MEDIA
Fans can follow game action on ChicagoBears.com and the team's other social media channels as well as via the official Bears app Chicago Bears Official App.
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TOP STORYLINE
The Bears head to the "Big Easy" not having allowed a defensive touchdown in consecutive games for the first time since 2005. Rookie safety Eddie Jackson led the effort last Sunday against the Panthers, scoring touchdowns on a 75-yard fumble return and a 76-yard interception return.
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
The Saints (4-2) have recorded four straight wins following an 0-2 start. After losing to the Vikings 29-19 and Patriots 36-20, New Orleans has defeated the Panthers 34-13, Dolphins 20-0, Lions 52-38 and Packers 26-17.
The Saints are led by quarterback Drew Brees. The future Hall of Famer, who has been voted to 10 Pro Bowls in 16 NFL seasons, has completed 69.1 percent of his passes for 1,652 yards with 11 touchdowns, four interceptions and a 100.0 passer rating this year.
NUMBERS GAME
The Bears lead the all-time series with the Saints 15-14 but have lost three straight. The Saints won the last meeting 31-15 on Dec. 15, 2014 at Soldier Field, jumping to a 24-0 lead entering the fourth quarter behind Brees, who passed for 375 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
Entering Week 8 the Bears rank 30th in offense (7th rushing and 31st passing) and 7th in defense (11th against the run and 9th versus the pass). The Saints rank 4th in offense (10th rushing and 3rd passing) and 23rd in defense (20th against the run and 21st versus the pass).
