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The Bears take a bow after a takeaway in London. This week they'll rest while other NFC North teams must play.

Bears Week 7 Best Bets, NFL Picks and Power Plays

A weekend without Caleb Williams and the Bears means no need to focus on Chicago fantasy plays for a week. It doesn't mean a hiatus for betting on games, tho

Gene Chamberlain
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The Bears take a bow after a takeaway in London. This week they'll rest while other NFC North teams must play.

Bears Week 7 Best Bets, NFL Picks and Power Plays

A weekend without Caleb Williams and the Bears means no need to focus on Chicago fantasy plays for a week. It doesn't mean a hiatus for betting on games, tho

Gene Chamberlain
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Caleb Williams gets the opportunity to throw against the worst pass defense in the NFL, a good reason for a fantasy start.

Is It Time for Fantasy Owners to Punch the Caleb Williams Button?

Who to sit and who to start from the Bears-Jaguars game in fantasy football as well as best bets and picks against the spread on all NFL games.

Gene Chamberlain
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Bears QB Caleb Williams scores on a run last week but the play was called back due to a penalty.

Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars: Who Wins and Why

A look at positional battles as Caleb Williams leads the Bears in an attempt for their third straight win against Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville, with a prediction on the final score.

Gene Chamberlain
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The view outside Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, site of this year's Bears-Jaguars game and last week's Vikings-Jets game.

Bears and Jaguars Key Betting Trends and Kickoff Notes

A look at the betting lines and key trends for Sunday's game between the Bears and the Jaguars, as well as radio information and notes on the matchup.

Gene Chamberlain
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Cole Kmet hauls in a pass and battles for yardage against the Panthers. The Bears tight end looks like a solid Week 5 fantasy choice.
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Bears and Panthers: Best Bets and Fantasy Football Favorites

Who to start and sit for fantasy football in Sunday's Bears-Panthers game as well as who to beat on against the number around the league.

Gene Chamberlain
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Caleb Williams takes a look at what the Rams defense is presenting to him in Sunday's 24-18 Bears win.

How Caleb Williams and DJ Moore Say They Got on the Same Page

The first-half missed touchdown pass by Caleb Williams to DJ Moore last week had them deep in discussions on the bench but they say they have it figured out going forward.

Gene Chamberlain
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Cole Kmet has a pass bounce off his hands against the Rams in the 2021 Bears' road loss against L.A.

Bears and Rams: Fantasy Football Favorites and NFL Best Bets

Who to sit and start in Sunday's Bears-Rams game in fantasy football as well as picks on winners against the spread around the NFL and power play picks.

Gene Chamberlain
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Matthew Stafford targets a receiver in his team's last game with the Bears, an easy win during the Matt Nagy coaching era.

Chicago Bears and L.A. Rams: Who Wins and Why

A positional group breakdown with key statistics and trends as well as a prediction on the outcome in an attempt by Caleb Williams and the Bears to snap a two-game skid agains the L.A. Rams.

Gene Chamberlain
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The Bears try to end a two-game Colts winning streak in a series dating back to 1953.

Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts Game Day Preview

A look at key statistics, injuries trends and matchups in the Sunday game at Indianapolis between the Bears and Colts.

Gene Chamberlain
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Tyrique Stevenson delivers a jolt after allowing a completion by the Colts in a preseason game last year.

Bears and Colts: Fantasy Football Favorites and NFL Best Bets

A look at the top fantasy football players to sit and start in Sunday's Bears and Colts game as well as the Week 3 picks around the league and power plays.

Gene Chamberlain
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Keeping Caleb Williams protected hasn't been a Bears strength, as an NFL high of nine sacks allowed says.

Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts: Who Wins and Why

Analysis: A look at key Bears and Colts positional group matchups as Caleb Williams tries to get the Shane Waldron offense turned around and headed forward in Game 3.

Gene Chamberlain
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The Bears are 6 1/2-point underdogs at Houston and haven't won a Sunday night road game since 2014.

Bears and Texans: Best Bets and Fantasy Football Favorites

Weekly NFL picks against the spread and who to start and who to sit in fantasy football for Sunday's Bears at Texans game.

Gene Chamberlain
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The Bears and Texans started preseason at Canton, Ohio and Sunday night they meet again on Sunday Night Football.

Chicago Bears and Houston Texans: Who Wins and Why

Analysis: A score prediction on Sunday night's Bears and Texans winner based on key statistics and a position group-by-position group breakdown.

Gene Chamberlain
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Will Levis has nine games experience heading into the opener at Soldier Field but it's nine games more than Caleb Williams.

Bears and Titans: Trends, Best Bets and Fantasy Tips

Former Bears coaches Lovie Smith and Marc Trestman used to like saying each season is an entity unto itself. In other words, there is no carryover. The season

Gene Chamberlain
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Caleb Williams not only took on a leadership role as a rookie but did it to the extent that teammates voted him a captain.

Caleb Williams a Natural as Bears Captain Even as a Rookie

The Bears voted for their captains and rookie QB Caleb Williams had done enough to establish leadership to become one of eight players named to the role.

Gene Chamberlain
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Cole Kmet catches a pass and turns upfield against Kansas City in last season's Bears loss.

Bears and Chiefs: TV, Radio and Betting

How to watch Thursday's Chicago Bears preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs with radio information and the latest betting lines from Draft Kings and FanDuel.

Gene Chamberlain
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Joe Burrow will not see action against the Bears in Saturday's game but the Bears will be using their starters.

Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals: TV, Radio and Betting

How to watch Saturday's Bears and Bengals preseason game as well as radio information, the latest betting lines and a capulized look at key points about the game.

Gene Chamberlain
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Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent is sacked in last year's preseason game between the Bears and Bills.

Bears and Bills Preseason Game 2: TV, Radio and Betting

A capsulized look at Saturday's second Bears preseason game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., as No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams makes his pro debut.

Gene Chamberlain
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 Bears running back Khalil Herbert outruns former Texans defensive lineman Jonathan Greenard (52) and DB  Steve Nelson (21).

Chicago Bears and Houston Texans: TV, Radio and Betting

A look at Thursday night's Bears and Houston Texans Hall of Fame Game battle in Canton, Ohio with TV and ratio information and the latest betting lines.

Gene Chamberlain
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Caleb Williams whips the ball out to a receiver during passing drills at Bears training camp. His over/under for passing yards this year is 3,475.5 yards.

A Sure Thing? Caleb Williams' Hitting Over for Passing Yardage

CBS gaming experts Jason LaCanfora and Emory Hunt agree in a video that Bears rookie passer has a very low bar set, especially with the Vegas over/under.

Gene Chamberlain
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Matt Eberflus presides over Bears warmups during minicamp. Eberflus remains one of the coach of the year betting favorites.

Matt Eberflus' Rank Among Coaches Fails to Follow Betting Odds

CBS Sports has ranked Matt Eberflus last among all the NFC North coaches and in the bottom third overall despite finding favor with the Vegas crowd.

Gene Chamberlain
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Tremaine Edmunds isn't giving up the ball after an interception as the Bears defense celebrates a turnover against Detroit.

Bears Playoff Chances Developing into a True Coin Toss

One analytical look at Bears playoff chances has determined what Vegas odds are saying: The Bears in the playoffs? Flip a coin.

Gene Chamberlain
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams remains a heavy favorite with sports books for offensive rookie of the year.

Big Years Still Expected from Some Bears by Oddsmakers

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams remains the solid favorite with football oddsmakers for offensive rookie of the year. According to the sports books for both Fa

Gene Chamberlain
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DJ Moore is one of the main reasons expectations are high for the Bears, even as consequences could be severe for disappointment.

High Expectations Leave Bears Directly Under a Microscope

PFF, CBS Sports and NFL media are putting the Bears either on the brink of a great season or great trouble for coach Matt Eberflus.

Gene Chamberlain
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The Bears look like a playoff team to some during OTAs but the so-called experts say otherwise.

Bears Rate Playoff Team with Bettors but Not NFL Analysts

Although DraftKings had the Bears going off among team favored to make the playoffs, there's plenty of pushback from league analysts.

Gene Chamberlain
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