Bears vs. Eagles predictions, odds, time: Week 3 'Monday Night Football' picks from proven model — SkimNews
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- Philadelphia Eagles enter as 3.5-point favorites in their Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears, with a total over/under of 41.5 points set for the game at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Bears ruled out starting quarterback Caleb Williams due to a hamstring injury, sidelining the rookie for Monday's game despite Tyson Bagent clearing concussion protocol.
- Case Keenum will start at quarterback for the Bears, marking his first regular-season action since 2023, even though Bagent is available after exiting protocol over the weekend.
- SportsLine's simulation model, which has gone 53-41 on top-rated NFL picks since 2024, projects 41 combined points in the game and favors the Under 41.5 in 55% of its 10,000 simulations.
- Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a 24-20 win over Tennessee in Week 2, throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns but also recording two interceptions.
Why it matters: The Bears’ decision to start Keenum over the healthier Bagent increases uncertainty around Chicago’s offensive performance, while the SportsLine model’s lean toward the Under—backed by both teams’ recent scoring trends—gives bettors a data-supported edge in a low-scoring forecast. The absence of Williams, a key rookie asset, also raises stakes for Chicago’s short-term competitiveness.
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