| Chicago Bears (4-2) at Baltimore Ravens (1-5) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, October 26, 1 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: M&T Bank Stadium | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
Week 8 Matchup
The Chicago Bears roll into town to challenge the formidable Baltimore Ravens. This game is a measuring stick for teams at different crossroads. For the Bears, it’s about proving their rebuild is on track and that their young talent can hang with the league’s elite. For the Ravens, it’s about defending their home turf and trying to turn their season around before it spirals downwards with no return.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | +1.5 | +116 | Over 44.5 |
| Baltimore Ravens | -1.5 | -136 | Under 44.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Chicago Bears | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| 25.3 | Points Per Game | 24 |
| 217.2 | Passing Yards Per Game | 183 |
| 129.3 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 126.2 |
| 25.8 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 32.3 |
| 212.3 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 246.5 |
| 137.7 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 134.3 |
Statistics from various online sources and courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Chicago Bears
The Bears arrive in Baltimore with a quiet confidence brewing. That brand starts with a defense that has been surprisingly stout, ranking in the top half of the league in yards allowed per game.The real question, however, lies on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Caleb Williams, the highly-touted rookie, has shown flashes of brilliance, but also the expected growing pains. His connection with veteran receiver DJ Moore will be critical. If Williams can stay poised against a ferocious Ravens pass rush and find Moore for a few big plays, Chicago might just have a fighting chance.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens were a well-oiled machine the past several years, but injuries have plagued them. Lamar Jackson will miss his third consecutive game with an injury.
Defensively, linebacker Roquan Smith, a former Bear, anchors the defense that has been struggling so far. The Ravens’ defense is ranked 30th in the league with giving up an average of 380.8 yards per game. They have allowed 27 TDs, the most in the league.
Prediction
Raise your hand if you thought after NFL week two that the Bears would be 4-2 and the Ravens 1-5? If you raised your hand, please put it down. Please admit you were just kidding. No one, no one thought this would be true. Interestingly, Vegas seems not to be paying attention picking Baltimore at 1.5. To be fair, the line started at 6.5 before the Jackson injury news. With Jackson out, the Ravens do not have a chance.
