Patriots will be going into matchup against Bears without several offensive pieces

FOXBOROUGH — The way things have been going for the Patriots, it’s a notable day when they don’t have to place someone on injured reserve. As New England continues to limp through the middle stretch of its regular-season schedule, Mike Vrabel and the coaching staff continue to try and find a way to patch the depth chart together, particularly the offensive line and at wide receiver. “I’m impressed with how the coach has been handling [things],” said quarterback Derek Maye. “Kind of moving personnel around, and kind of fixing things on the sideline and adjusting. It’s been pretty cool to see, and kind of see why the coaches are out there; to try to kind of put moving parts together and fit them together.”“I think it all starts with Vrabes, man,” said defensive tackle Milton Williams. “One guy goes down, but there’s another opportunity for somebody else to step in and make plays. I feel like a lot of guys have been ready for their opportunities all year long.”Get Point AfterGet exclusive analysis and insight on the Patriots and the NFL, delivered to your inbox on weekdays during the season.