CHI to win+186TLDR: Chicago has its backup quarterback in, but Ben Johnson's offense runs through 2 backs who flattened this Eagles defense last November, and Philadelphia comes in with holes on the line and at tight end.
Point
- Last meeting
Swift and Monangai ran for 255 yards combined in Chicago's 24-15 win at Philadelphia last November, against the same Vic Fangio defense.
- Bears backfield
Swift has 169 yards and 3 TD and Monangai has 147 yards, so this offense leans on its backs more than its quarterback.
- Bears defense
Chicago held Minnesota without a touchdown, to 246 yards and 3-of-13 on 3rd down, the kind of game that keeps an underdog close late.
Counterpoint
- Quarterback
Case Keenum, 38, starts after not taking an NFL snap since 2023, and Williams' 107 rushing yards go out with his hamstring.
- Bears front
Linebacker Noah Sewell and lineman Shemar Turner are ruled out, which thins the front that has to stop Saquon Barkley, who has no injury designation.
Neutral
- Weather
The forecast at Soldier Field is 64 degrees at kickoff with 5 mph wind and no rain, so neither offense is pushed off its plan.
- Rest
Both teams last played Sunday, September 20, so each comes in on 8 days of rest with no short-week edge either way.