Broncos vs. Bears Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Justin Fields, Bears Get First Win of the Season?
The 0-3 Broncos take on the 0-3 Bears this Sunday. Can Justin Fields and the Bears get their first win of the season? Jason Radowitz shares his Broncos vs. Bears pick.
Jason Radowitz - September 28, 2023, 10:59 AM EDT
5 minBroncos vs. Bears Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Justin Fields, Bears Get First Win of the Season?
It's not a very highly anticipated game, but the Broncos and Bears will play a game on Sunday. Both teams are hoping to earn their first win of the year.
The Broncos are coming off a 50-point loss to the Dolphins, while the Chiefs handled the Bears in a 41-10 beatdown.
Neither team will make the playoffs. However, the excitement for this game is still high. That's because people want to see which team is worse.
I think I have the answer.
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Denver Broncos vs. Chicago Bears.
Broncos vs. Bears Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Broncos vs. Bears Odds
- Spread: Broncos -3.5 (-110), Bears +3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 45.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Broncos (-170), Bears (+1450)
Broncos vs. Bears Injury Report
Broncos
Questionable: LB Josey Jewell (Groin), S Justin Simmons (Hip)
Out: LB Frank Clark (Hip), TE Greg Ducich (Hamstring)
Bears
Questionable: DB Josh Blackwell (Hamstring), DB Eddie Jackson (Foot), DB Jaylon Johnson (Hamstring), DB Tyrique Stevenson (Illness)
Out: DL Khalid Kareem (Hip)
Denver Broncos vs. Chicago Bears Prediction
The Denver Broncos have been absolutely dreadful defensively to start the season.
Denver has allowed nearly 470 yards of offense per game, including 291.7 yards in the air and 177.7 yards per game on the ground.
The defense has an average pass rush. However, the secondary has looked horrible, the run defense hasn't been any better, and the missed tackles are stacking up game-by-game.
I'm not saying the Bears are an elite offense. They've only added 277 yards per game, with 101.7 yards on the ground.
But the Bears will likely add more designed runs with Fields. They've run the ball well behind Khalil Herbert. They just continue to find themselves down and need to be more aggressive. That won't happen in this game.
Although the Bears have been lousy blocking in the run game, Fields and the rest of the run game will have success against the Broncos.
On the other hand, the Bears have been an average defense. They're solid against the run and below average everywhere else. The Bears have given up 410 yards per game, with only 121.7 yards on the ground.
The Broncos will be forced to throw the ball, their strength, with Russell Wilson.
But if Denver is stuck with third and longs, while the Bears have third and manageable, I'll take my chances with the Bears, at home, as 3.5-point underdogs.
Denver Broncos vs. Chicago Bears Pick
- Bears +3.5 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
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