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How will Foles and Brady fare in Super Bowl LII rematch? 5 things to watch for in Bears' game against Buccaneers.

CHICAGO - Tom Brady isn't seen around these parts often. Brady has a 5-0 career record against the Chicago Bears, but Thursday night will mark only his third visit to Soldier Field. He led a 36-7 New England Patriots win in a snow-globe atmosphere in December 2010. Two years ago, Brady threw three touchdown passes as the Patriots held off the Bears, 38-31.

This week, in a battle of 3-1 teams, the Bears must find answers on defense and offense to topple Brady for the first time. As kickoff approaches, here's a snapshot look at Thursday's game.

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1. Players in the spotlight

Tom Brady, this is Nick Foles. Nick, this is Tom.

The introductions shouldn't take long. Thursday night's starting quarterbacks already know each other from somewhere. Super Bowl LII,

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