Is Colston Loveland Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Bears vs. Raiders)

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Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (hip) is not expected to play on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Loveland is currently listed as questionable for the Bears, but it appears that he's trending in the wrong direction to suit up. The rookie went down in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys and did not return.
Bears TE Colston Loveland is not expected to play Sunday vs. the Raiders due to his hip injury, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2025
Bears elevated tight end Stephen Carlson from their practice squad for Sunday’s game at Las Vegas.
Loveland's rookie season has been a rough one so far, especially since the tight end taken right after him -- Tyler Warren -- has starred for the Indianapolis Colts. Through three games, Loveland has just three catches for 43 yards on six targets while playing less than 50 percent of the snaps for the Bears.
With the rookie tight end expected to miss Week 4, here's a look at the best way to bet on the Bears passing game on Sunday.
Best Bears Prop Bet for Week 4 vs. Raiders
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Earlier this week, SI Betting's Ryan Gilbert shared his favorite player props for this matchup, including a pick for Bears wideout Rome Odunze.
Rome Odunze Anytime Touchdown (+145)
Sophomore wide receiver Rome Odunze already has more receiving touchdowns in three games this year than he did during his rookie season with the Bears. He’s been Caleb Williams’ favorite target this season, looking the wideout’s way 27 times – nine times in Week 1, 11 in Week 2, and seven times last week.
Odunze has scored his four touchdowns from a variety of distances as well. He has touchdowns of 1, 28, 6, and 35 yards this season.
The Raiders have allowed a touchdown to a wide receiver in each game this season. It was DeMario Douglas in Week 1, Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston in Week 2, and then Luke McCaffrey in Week 3.
Williams and Odunze have great chemistry right now and should keep that going in Las Vegas.
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Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.
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