The Chicago Bears are traveling to Indianapolis to take on the Colts this weekend. The Bears (1-1) are coming off losing on the road 19-13 to the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football and the Colts are coming off losing to the Green Bay Packers on the road 16-10. Both these teams have something to prove and bounce back from their Week 2 losses. Regardless, someone is going to win this game, so let’s jump into the game and cook up a winner!
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Chicago Bears | +1.5 (-110) | Over 42.5 (-115) | +110 |
| Indianapolis Colts | -1.5 (-110) | Under 42.5 (-105) | -130 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts Match Details
- Fixture: Chicago Bears @ Indianapolis Colts
- Date and Time: September 22nd, 2024 @ 1 PM EST
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Key Stats
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are still looking for the first monster performance in the Caleb Williams era. When he was not pressured, he was solid against the Texans. Although he had two interceptions, there’s always going to be growing pains as a rookie. Williams was sacked seven times and was hit another 11 times. They were without star wide receiver Keenan Allen last game, it would not have changed the outcome of the game, but it was still only a six-point game. Wide receiver DJ Moore had a solid game with six catches for 53 yards. When Williams and these offensive weapons start clicking, it could be special because the physical attributes are there.
Defensively, the Bears were good against the Texans. They held them to 19 points, sacked CJ Stroud three times, forced a key fumble, and held the Texans to 4/14 on third down. This defense is sixth in the NFL in opponent points per game (18.0), sixth in touchdowns allowed (3), and 10th in sacks (6). Chicago’s defense will keep this Bears team in many games this season and that’s clear through the first two weeks. Both losses were one-score games, and in the first game, defense and special teams were the reason they came back against the Titans.
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts got embarrassed last week. They only scored 10 points in their loss against the Packers. It was not like they got blown out, they got manhandled. This is a team that is better than what they showed last week. If Anthony Richardson doesn’t turn the ball over three times, maybe they win the game. He was inaccurate, going 17/34 for only 204 yards. He is dynamic with his legs though, with four carries for 37 yards. Jonathan Taylor had an excellent game, with 12 carries for 103 rushing yards on the ground while also catching two passes for 32 yards.
The Colts’ defense got gashed against the run last week. They allowed Josh Jacobs to rush for 151 yards. They could not get off the field on third down either, allowing the Packers to go 10/17 on third down. If the Colts want to contend in this division, they are going to have to stop the run. They are last in the NFL in terms of stopping the run. Indy allows 237.0 rushing yards per game. That is a huge issue. What is a quarterback’s best friend? A good running game. When you have to stack the box and still can’t stop the run, you’re in trouble.
Prediction
The Chicago Bears are going to get their first win in the Caleb Williams era this weekend. I don’t expect the Colts to give up 200 yards on the ground again. However, this game will be a good defense, Chicago, going against a quarterback that can be very boom or bust, Anthony Richardson. The Colts are 18th in the NFL in total sacks (4), which is by far the worst pass rush Williams has faced so far. Caleb shows why he was the number one pick last year and the Chicago Bears offense continues to improve this week and they upset the Indianapolis Colts.
Final Pick
Chicago Bears ML (+110)
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