The Chicago Bears hope newly-acquired wide receiver Allen Robinson can stay healthy and get on the same page with quarterback Mitch Turbisky in a hurry.
The revamped Chicago Bears offence will take on arguably the league’s scariest linebacker combo on Saturday night. This could have the makings of a pretty great game – or first quarter at the very least. Given it’s still early to mid pre-season your expectations shouldn’t be through the roof. Regardless of the stakes though, sophomore QB Mitch Trubisky will have to stare down top 10 rookie LB Bradley Chubb for the first time, which should make for a few highlights.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 14 Aug 5:52pm | CHI | -3 -110 | O +41 -110 |
| Closing 16 Aug 6:21pm | CHI | -3 -125 | O +43 -110 |
Even tough they were stomped by Minnesota last week 41-28, the Broncos are still favoured in this one. Denver is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games, while Chicago is 5-11 ATS in their last 16 on the road.
The trends fall in Denver’s direction even though it should be noted that the Broncos are still just 5-15-1 in their last 21 ATS on grass. Nonetheless, our oddsmakers still have Chicago listed as 3-point underdogs on the NFL odds board.
Chicago Bears
Sadly for the Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith’s status is doubtful this weekend. The No. 8 overall pick finally inked his rookie contract on Monday but missed the last three weeks of camp during his holdout in the process. On the offensive side of the ball, though, we can expect to see a few new stars in action.
The Bears made waves this past offseason pulling in Super Bowl winning tight end Trey Burton. He will be in action along with newcomer wide outs Taylor Gabriel and Allen Robinson. Neither receiver has dressed yet for an exhibition tilt and will be making their Chicago debuts on Saturday.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos wisely kept Von Miller on the sidelines last week in their blowout loss to Minnesota. Unfortunately, former first-rounder Paxton Lynch couldn’t watch from the bench as well. The team gave him the reigns and watched him miserably post a 6-of-11 stat line for 24 yards and a pick.
Meanwhile, new kid on the block Case Keenum only saw four passes while Chad Kelly completing two-thirds of his 21 throws. Saturday night should be a little different for the Broncos offence. They want to get a better sense of what they have in Case Keenum along with rookie running back Royce Freeman, who did impress with 38 yards and a touchdown on just four carries last week.
Weather
| temp | 76 |
| condition | partly-cloudy |
| wind | Southeast 9mph |
Injuries
Trey Burton (TE)
DeAndre Houston-Carson (S)
Eddie Jackson (S)
Deon Bush (S)
Akiem Hicks (DT)
Sherrick McManis (DB)
Benny Cunningham (RB)
Mitchell Trubisky (QB)
Javon Wims (WR)
Dion Sims (TE)
Andre Holmes (WR)
Brendan Langley (CB)
Isaac Yiadom (CB)
Chris Harris Jr. (CB)
Josey Jewell (LB)
Shaquil Barrett (LB)
Jeff Heuerman (TE)
Max Garcia (G)
Matt Paradis (C)
Andy Janovich (FB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Trey Burton (TE) | Out Sun | Groin - 06 / 01 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Burton is hampered by a groin injury and will not be available against the Eagles in the NFC wild-card round. |
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| DeAndre Houston-Carson (S) | Prob Sun | Ribs - 04 / 01 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Houston-Carson is dealing with a rib injury but is likely to participate in the NFC wild-card round against the Eagles. |
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| Eddie Jackson (S) | Ques Sun | Shin - 08 / 12 / 18 | 4-1 | 1-4 | + - |
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Jackson has a shin injury and his status for Sunday's matchup against the Rams is unknown. |
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| Deon Bush (S) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 18 | 4-1 | 1-4 | + - |
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Bush missed the last game due to a hamstring injury but is expected to play against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Akiem Hicks (DT) | Ques Sun | Achilles - 28 / 11 / 18 | 5-1 | 1-5 | + - |
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Hicks is tending to an Achilles injury and it is unknown if it will prevent him from lining up against the Giants on Sunday. |
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| Sherrick McManis (DB) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 11 / 18 | 5-1 | 1-5 | + - |
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McManis missed the last game with a hamstring injury but is likely to suit up against the Rams on Sunday. |
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| Benny Cunningham (RB) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 22 / 11 / 18 | 6-1 | 2-5 | + - |
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Cunningham missed the last game with an ankle injury but is expected to take the field against the Rams on Sunday. |
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| Mitchell Trubisky (QB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 19 / 11 / 18 | 7-1 | 3-5 | + - |
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Trubisky has missed the previous two games dealing with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder but it is likely he will take the field Sunday against the Rams. |
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| Javon Wims (WR) | Ques Sun | Knee - 15 / 11 / 18 | 7-1 | 3-5 | + - |
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Wims has been sidelined with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will return for Sunday's game against the Vikings. |
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| Dion Sims (TE) | I-R | Concussion - 04 / 11 / 18 | 9-1 | 4-6 | + - |
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Sims has been placed on injured reserve due to a concussion. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Andre Holmes (WR) | I-R | Ankle - 26 / 12 / 18 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Holmes is suffering from a high ankle sprain and has been placed on injured reserve. |
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| Brendan Langley (CB) | Ques Sun | Concussion - 20 / 12 / 18 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Langley missed the last game dealing with a concussion and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Chargers. |
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| Isaac Yiadom (CB) | Prob Mon | Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Yiadom missed the previous game due to a separated left shoulder but is likely to suit up for Monday's matchup against the Raiders. |
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| Chris Harris Jr. (CB) | I-R | Shin - 02 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 0-5 | + - |
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Harris Jr. is on injured reserve with a fractured fibula. |
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| Josey Jewell (LB) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 02 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 0-5 | + - |
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Jewell exited the last game due to an ankle sprain but is likely to partake in Sunday's matchup against the 49ers. |
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| Shaquil Barrett (LB) | Prob Mon | Hip Flexor - 25 / 11 / 18 | 3-3 | 0-6 | + - |
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Barrett is expected to return Monday against the Raiders after missing the last four weeks due to a hip flexor injury. |
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| Jeff Heuerman (TE) | I-R | Ribs - 25 / 11 / 18 | 3-3 | 0-6 | + - |
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Heurman has been designated for the injured reserve list with three broken ribs and a bruised lung. |
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| Max Garcia (G) | I-R | Knee - 16 / 11 / 18 | 3-4 | 0-7 | + - |
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Garcia has a torn ACL and is on the injured reserve list. |
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| Matt Paradis (C) | I-R | Shin - 04 / 11 / 18 | 4-4 | 0-7-1 | + - |
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Paradis has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a fractured right fibula. |
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| Andy Janovich (FB) | Ques Sun | Thigh - 01 / 11 / 18 | 4-4 | 0-7-1 | + - |
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Janovich injured his thigh, leaving his status for Sunday's contest against the Texans hazy. |
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Bears vs. Broncos Prediction
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CHICAGO BEARS
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DENVER BRONCOS
24
Score
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Aug 5:52pm CHI -3 -110 O +41 -110 Closing 16 Aug 6:21pm CHI -3 -125 O +43 -110 -
Weather
temp 76 condition partly-cloudy wind Southeast 9mph -
Injuries
Trey Burton (TE)
Out Sun Groin - 06 / 01 / 19DeAndre Houston-Carson (S)
Prob Sun Ribs - 04 / 01 / 19Eddie Jackson (S)
Ques Sun Shin - 08 / 12 / 18Deon Bush (S)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 18Akiem Hicks (DT)
Ques Sun Achilles - 28 / 11 / 18Sherrick McManis (DB)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 11 / 18Benny Cunningham (RB)
Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 11 / 18Mitchell Trubisky (QB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 11 / 18Javon Wims (WR)
Ques Sun Knee - 15 / 11 / 18Dion Sims (TE)
I-R Concussion - 04 / 11 / 18Andre Holmes (WR)
I-R Ankle - 26 / 12 / 18Brendan Langley (CB)
Ques Sun Concussion - 20 / 12 / 18Isaac Yiadom (CB)
Prob Mon Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18Chris Harris Jr. (CB)
I-R Shin - 02 / 12 / 18Josey Jewell (LB)
Prob Sun Ankle - 02 / 12 / 18Shaquil Barrett (LB)
Prob Mon Hip Flexor - 25 / 11 / 18Jeff Heuerman (TE)
I-R Ribs - 25 / 11 / 18Max Garcia (G)
I-R Knee - 16 / 11 / 18Matt Paradis (C)
I-R Shin - 04 / 11 / 18Andy Janovich (FB)
Ques Sun Thigh - 01 / 11 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Trey Burton (TE) Out Sun Groin - 06 / 01 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Burton is hampered by a groin injury and will not be available against the Eagles in the NFC wild-card round.
DeAndre Houston-Carson (S) Prob Sun Ribs - 04 / 01 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Houston-Carson is dealing with a rib injury but is likely to participate in the NFC wild-card round against the Eagles.
Eddie Jackson (S) Ques Sun Shin - 08 / 12 / 18 4-1 1-4 + - Jackson has a shin injury and his status for Sunday's matchup against the Rams is unknown.
Deon Bush (S) Prob Sun Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 18 4-1 1-4 + - Bush missed the last game due to a hamstring injury but is expected to play against the Packers on Sunday.
Akiem Hicks (DT) Ques Sun Achilles - 28 / 11 / 18 5-1 1-5 + - Hicks is tending to an Achilles injury and it is unknown if it will prevent him from lining up against the Giants on Sunday.
Sherrick McManis (DB) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 11 / 18 5-1 1-5 + - McManis missed the last game with a hamstring injury but is likely to suit up against the Rams on Sunday.
Benny Cunningham (RB) Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 11 / 18 6-1 2-5 + - Cunningham missed the last game with an ankle injury but is expected to take the field against the Rams on Sunday.
Mitchell Trubisky (QB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 11 / 18 7-1 3-5 + - Trubisky has missed the previous two games dealing with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder but it is likely he will take the field Sunday against the Rams.
Javon Wims (WR) Ques Sun Knee - 15 / 11 / 18 7-1 3-5 + - Wims has been sidelined with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will return for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Dion Sims (TE) I-R Concussion - 04 / 11 / 18 9-1 4-6 + - Sims has been placed on injured reserve due to a concussion.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Andre Holmes (WR) I-R Ankle - 26 / 12 / 18 0-1 0-1 + - Holmes is suffering from a high ankle sprain and has been placed on injured reserve.
Brendan Langley (CB) Ques Sun Concussion - 20 / 12 / 18 0-2 0-2 + - Langley missed the last game dealing with a concussion and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Isaac Yiadom (CB) Prob Mon Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18 1-3 0-4 + - Yiadom missed the previous game due to a separated left shoulder but is likely to suit up for Monday's matchup against the Raiders.
Chris Harris Jr. (CB) I-R Shin - 02 / 12 / 18 2-3 0-5 + - Harris Jr. is on injured reserve with a fractured fibula.
Josey Jewell (LB) Prob Sun Ankle - 02 / 12 / 18 2-3 0-5 + - Jewell exited the last game due to an ankle sprain but is likely to partake in Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
Shaquil Barrett (LB) Prob Mon Hip Flexor - 25 / 11 / 18 3-3 0-6 + - Barrett is expected to return Monday against the Raiders after missing the last four weeks due to a hip flexor injury.
Jeff Heuerman (TE) I-R Ribs - 25 / 11 / 18 3-3 0-6 + - Heurman has been designated for the injured reserve list with three broken ribs and a bruised lung.
Max Garcia (G) I-R Knee - 16 / 11 / 18 3-4 0-7 + - Garcia has a torn ACL and is on the injured reserve list.
Matt Paradis (C) I-R Shin - 04 / 11 / 18 4-4 0-7-1 + - Paradis has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a fractured right fibula.
Andy Janovich (FB) Ques Sun Thigh - 01 / 11 / 18 4-4 0-7-1 + - Janovich injured his thigh, leaving his status for Sunday's contest against the Texans hazy.