The Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) and the Chicago Bears (1-1) meet for Monday Night Football at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN / ABC). Let's analyze NFL prop bet odds around the Eagles vs. Bears and tab the 5 best prop bets to go along with SportsbookWire's expert NFL picks and predictions for Week 3.
The Bears and Eagles met last season in Philadelphia with Chicago coming out on top 24-15 as a 7 point underdog with the Under (43.5) cashing. The Bears lead the all-time series 30-17-1 (including 4 postseason games).
The Eagles improved to 2-0 last week, but they needed every last second to escape Nashville with a 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. Philadelphia failed to cover as a 7.5-point road favorite
as the Over (39.5) cashed. QB Jalen Hurts found WR Darius Cooper for the winning touchdown with 9 seconds remaining. WR DeVonta Smith had 10 catches for 117 yards and a score. RB Saquon Barkley battled through an early stinger but finished with just 9 yards on 4 carries.
It has been a tale of 2 Bears through the first 2 weeks. After scoring 59 points in the opener, Chicago managed just 3 in a 9-3 loss to Minnesota. The Bears failed to cover as 4.5-point home favorites as the Under (46.5) cashed. QB Caleb Williams went 15 for 26 for 138 yards and an interception before leaving with a right hamstring injury. QB Tyson Bagent, who finished 5 for 9 for 54 yards in relief, has cleared the concussion protocol, but third-string QB Case Keenum will start.
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Best Eagles at Bears prop bets
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Bears RB D'Andre Swift OVER 10.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
Swift should stay busy in Chicago’s passing game with the Bears turning to a backup quarterback. He caught all 5 of Bagent's targets for 54 yards last week and is averaging 3.5 targets through 2 games. Philadelphia’s pass rush could force Chicago to rely more on screens and quick checkdowns, while playing as an underdog could create additional passing situations and keep Swift involved out of the backfield.
Eagles WR Devonta Smith OVER 5.5 RECEPTIONS (-110)
Smith leads Philadelphia with 19 targets through 2 games and is coming off a 10-catch, 117-yard performance against Tennessee. Chicago is allowing 240 passing yards per game and gave up 13 receptions to Carolina wide receivers in Week 1. With TE Dallas Goedert sidelined, Hurts should continue looking Smith’s way frequently, giving him another opportunity for a busy night against a Bears secondary that has struggled early.
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Anytime Touchdown (-115)
Barkley is healthy after a stinger limited him to just 4 carries against Tennessee last week. He now faces a Chicago defense allowing 4.9 yards per carry, ranking 27th in the NFL, with 2 TDs surrendered to running backs through 2 games. Barkley has yet to find the end zone this season, but his role as Philadelphia’s lead back and involvement in the passing game should give him plenty of opportunities Monday night.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts OVER 25.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Hurts has rushed 12 times for 62 yards in 2 games, including 46 yards in the opener. Chicago’s aggressive pass rush has already produced 5 sacks, which could force Hurts out of the pocket and create more scrambling opportunities. Philadelphia also regularly uses him on designed runs and in short-yardage situations. With his combination of planned carries and broken-play opportunities, Hurts should remain active on the ground Monday night.
Eagles Over 23.5 TOTAL TEAM POINTS (-102)
Philadelphia has scored at least 24 points in each of its first 2 games and now faces a Chicago defense dealing with several injuries. The Bears also have uncertainty at quarterback, with Williams out and Bagent in concussion protocol, which could lead to short fields and extra possessions for the Eagles. Hurts and Philadelphia’s offense have consistently finished drives early this season, giving them a favorable setup Monday night.
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