Simmons joins a reinforced defense
The Bears acquired Simmons in a trade with Tennessee, and he is expected to make his Chicago debut. Sweat returns from suspension and Edwards is set to return after missing games with a hamstring injury.
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Written Mon Nov 2, before the Seahawks game.
Chicago reaches tonight at 5-2, with a 3-1 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Bears followed their loss in Green Bay by beating Atlanta 31-23 and New England 30-24. Ben Johnson’s offense ranks third in total yards per game and first in rushing yards per game.
Chicago is 5-2, with a 3-1 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Bears rank third in total yards per game and first in rushing yards per game. They have won their last two games, 31-23 at Atlanta and 30-24 against New England.
The Bears acquired Simmons in a trade with Tennessee, and he is expected to make his Chicago debut. Sweat returns from suspension and Edwards is set to return after missing games with a hamstring injury.
Williams threw for 305 yards against Atlanta and 308 against New England, with no interceptions in either game. Burden had 95 receiving yards against Atlanta and 130 against New England.
Kmet’s knee injury ended his season, and Monangai is out with thumb and toe injuries. Loveland is available after a neck issue, while Roush is listed behind him at tight end.
Chicago’s offense ranks third in total yards per game and first in rushing yards per game. Seattle’s defense ranks first in yards allowed per game, making the Bears’ ground game a central matchup fact.
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| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/2 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 34-17 | +3.5 | Covered |
| Thu 10/22 | vs New England Patriots | W 30-24 | −3 | Covered |
| Sun 10/18 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 31-23 | −1.5 | Covered |
| Sun 10/11 | at Green Bay Packers | L 7-31 | −1 | Missed |
| Sun 10/4 | vs New York Jets | W 23-12 | −3.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Bears’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Injury report as of : 12 Bears and 15 Seahawks on the report.
Written Mon Nov 2, before the Seahawks game.
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Projected Bears starters: Caleb Williams (QB) · D’Andre Swift (RB) · Rome Odunze (WR) · Luther Burden III (WR) · Kalif Raymond (WR) · Colston Loveland (TE) · Theo Benedet (LT) · Joe Thuney (LG) · Garrett Bradbury (C) · Jonah Jackson (RG) · Darnell Wright (RT) · Montez Sweat (LDE) · Grady Jarrett (LDT) · Jeffery Simmons (RDT) · James Lynch (RDE) · Devin Bush (WLB) · T.J. Edwards (MLB) · Jack Sanborn (SLB) · Jaylon Johnson (LCB) · Dillon Thieneman (SS) · Cam Lewis (FS) · Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (RCB) · Kyler Gordon (NB)
Lines as of : the Bears spread is +3.5 (opened +3); the total is 46.5, where it opened.
Open, then now.
Written Mon Nov 2, before the Seahawks game.
Chicago is 5-2, with a 3-1 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Bears rank third in total yards per game and first in rushing yards per game. They have won their last two games, 31-23 at Atlanta and 30-24 against New England.
Chicago reaches tonight at 5-2, with a 3-1 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Bears followed their loss in Green Bay by beating Atlanta 31-23 and New England 30-24. Ben Johnson’s offense ranks third in total yards per game and first in rushing yards per game.
Williams threw for 305 yards against Atlanta and 308 against New England after returning from a hamstring injury. He did not throw an interception in either game. Burden’s receiving totals were 95 yards against Atlanta and 130 against New England, his most productive games of the season.
The defense adds Simmons after the trade with Tennessee. Sweat returns from suspension, while Edwards is available after his hamstring absence. Simmons recorded 4.0 sacks with Tennessee this season. The depth chart lists him alongside Grady Jarrett, with James Lynch also in the starting defensive front. Kyler Gordon is listed at nickel corner.
The offense has a longer-term loss in Kmet, whose knee injury ended his season. Loveland has been cleared after a neck issue, and Roush moves into the supporting tight-end role. Swift remains the lead runner with Monangai out. Chicago also promoted Scott from the practice roster. Tonight brings a road game against the defending champions.
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The Chicago Bears are 5-2: 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road.
The Bears list Kyle Monangai (Out), D’Marco Jackson (Questionable), Malik Muhammad (Questionable), Colston Loveland (Available), T.J. Edwards (Available), Jack Sanborn (Available), Cole Kmet (Out), Hayden Large (Out), Braxton Jones (Out), Dayo Odeyingbo (Out), Tony Fields II (Out), Nephi Sewell (Out), Ruben Hyppolite II (Out), Coby Bryant (Out), Dallis Flowers (Out).