After moving on from Justin Fields in the off-season, the Bears are hoping they have finally found their franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams. There are a lot more question marks when it comes to the Titans, the most pressing being whether second-year quarterback Will Levis is ready to lead the team.

Chicago opened as a 3.5-point favourite to win on the NFL odds, with the total set at 45.0.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

There’s not much head-to-head history as the teams haven’t met since 2020. Tennessee has won three of four matchups since 2008, including the last two.

Both teams missed the playoffs last season. The Bears finished at the bottom of the NFC North division with a 7-10 record, while the Titans were in the basement of the AFC South at 6-11.

Chicago has missed the playoffs for three straight years and they haven’t won a postseason game since 2010. The Titans were in the playoffs three years ago and they made it as far as the AFC championship game in 2019.

Each team is a long shot to win the Super Bowl with the Bears at +3500 on the NFL futures board and Tennessee at +15,000.

If you’re looking for amore realistic Chicago future, the Bears’ playoff odds are even at -110. A more attractive option for the Titans is to bank on them finishing with Under 5.5 wins at +140.

Tennessee Titans

All eyes will be on Will Levis in this game as begins his first full season as a starter. Levis took over in Week 8 last year after Ryan Tannehill suffered an ankle injury. He finished his rookie year with 1,808 passing yards, eight TDs and four interceptions. Levis will have a new primary target in Calvin Ridley, who was signed in free agency after recording his second career 1,000-yard receiving season last year with Jacksonville. Tony Pollard also signed in free agency after his second straight 1,000-yard rushing season with Dallas last year.

Injuries are a concern for Week 1. Receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is listed as questionable after struggling in the pre-season. Safety Jamal Adams (hip) is also questionable, which doesn’t help a Titans team that had the 17th-ranked total defence last year and the 18th-ranked passing defence.

Chicago Bears

It’s a new era for the Chicago Bears as Caleb Williams makes his NFL debut. Despite completing just half of his passes in the pre-season, Williams looked good in exhibition play. He averaged 8.5 yards per attempt and drew comparisons to Patrick Mahomes with his playmaking-skill, athleticism and arm talent outside the pocket. The Bears insulated Williams with plenty of receiving talent with the likes of  DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and fellow top-10 rookie Rome Odunnze. D’Andre Swift, who finished with a career-high 1,049 rushing yards with Philadelphia last year, will lead the ground attack.

It’s worth keeping an eye on Allen’s foot injury. He’s expected to play, but he missed time at practice this week, so he’s clearly not 100 per cent healthy.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Titans vs. Bears?

• Regular Season

Titans Team Leaders

TEN

Touchdowns	Tony Pollard 3
Rushing	Tony Pollard 339
Passing	Will Levis 699
Receiving	Tony Pollard 16
Sacks	Harold Landry III 4
Interceptions	Amani Hooker 1

CHI

Touchdowns	Cole Kmet 3
Rushing	D'Andre Swift 325
Passing	Caleb Williams 1317
Receiving	DJ Moore 31
Sacks	Gervon Dexter Sr. 4
Interceptions	Jaylon Johnson 2

• Regular Season

Bears Team Leaders

TEN

Touchdowns	Tony Pollard 3
Rushing	Tony Pollard 339
Passing	Will Levis 699
Receiving	Tony Pollard 16
Sacks	Harold Landry III 4
Interceptions	Amani Hooker 1

CHI

Touchdowns	Cole Kmet 3
Rushing	D'Andre Swift 325
Passing	Caleb Williams 1317
Receiving	DJ Moore 31
Sacks	Gervon Dexter Sr. 4
Interceptions	Jaylon Johnson 2

Weather

temp	67
condition	sunny
wind	West 8mph

Injuries

Tennessee

Jamal Adams (S)

Mid Nov Hip - 09 / 10 / 24

Keondre Coburn (DL)

day-to-day Knee - 30 / 09 / 24

Will Levis (QB)

Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 09 / 24

L'Jarius Sneed (CB)

Ques Mon Hamstring - 28 / 09 / 24

Jaelyn Duncan (OL)

day-to-day Shoulder - 27 / 09 / 24

Amani Hooker (S)

Ques Mon Upper Body - 26 / 09 / 24

Chidobe Awuzie (CB)

Out indefinitely Groin - 23 / 09 / 24

Jeffery Simmons (DT)

Que Sun Elbow - 23 / 09 / 24

Tyjae Spears (RB)

Ques Sun Ankle - 17 / 09 / 24

Peter Skoronski (OL)

day-to-day Neck - 12 / 09 / 24

Chicago

Kyler Gordon (DB)

Ques Oct. 27 Hamstring - 13 / 10 / 24

Scott Daly (LS)

Ques Oct 27 Knee - 13 / 10 / 24

Tyrique Stevenson (DB)

Ques Oct 27 Calf - 10 / 10 / 24

Kyler Gordon (DB)

Out Sun Heel - 09 / 10 / 24

Jaquan Brisker (DB)

Ques Oct 27 Concussion - 07 / 10 / 24

Gervon Dexter Sr. (DL)

Ques Sun Hip - 03 / 10 / 24

Cole Kmet (TE)

Ques Sun Knee - 02 / 10 / 24

Montez Sweat (DL)

Ques Sun Ankle - 02 / 10 / 24

DeAndre Carter (WR)

Ques Sun Ribs - 02 / 10 / 24

Stephen Carlson (TE)

Out indefinitely Collarbone - 27 / 09 / 24

Injuries

Tennessee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jamal Adams (S)	Mid Nov	Hip - 09 / 10 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Adams is placed on NFI list with a hip injury, and he is expected to miss at least the next four games.
Keondre Coburn (DL)	day-to-day	Knee - 30 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Coburn is dealing with a knee injury, and it is undetermined if he will take the field against the Bills on October 20th.
Will Levis (QB)	Prob Sun	Shoulder - 30 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Levis exited the previous contest with a right shoulder injury, but he is projected to be active against the Colts on Sunday.
L'Jarius Sneed (CB)	Ques Mon	Hamstring - 28 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Sneed is dealing with a hamstring injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Dolphins on Monday.
Jaelyn Duncan (OL)	day-to-day	Shoulder - 27 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Duncan is battling with a shoulder injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Bills on October 20th.
Amani Hooker (S)	Ques Mon	Upper Body - 26 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Hooker is managing a upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will play Monday against the Dolphins.
Chidobe Awuzie (CB)	Out indefinitely	Groin - 23 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Awuzie will miss an undetermined length of time due to a groin injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for return.
Jeffery Simmons (DT)	Que Sun	Elbow - 23 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Simmons is nursing an elbow injury, and it is unclear if he will return to action against Colts on Sunday.
Tyjae Spears (RB)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 17 / 09 / 24	1-2	2-0-1	+ -
Spears is dealing with an ankle injury, and his status for Sunday's clash against the Packers is yet too be established.
Peter Skoronski (OL)	day-to-day	Neck - 12 / 09 / 24	0-2	2-1-1	+ -
Skoronski is dealing with a neck injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Bills on October 20th.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kyler Gordon (DB)	Ques Oct. 27	Hamstring - 13 / 10 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Gordon is dealing with a hamstring injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Commanders on October 27th.
Scott Daly (LS)	Ques Oct 27	Knee - 13 / 10 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Daly is managing a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Commanders on October 27th.
Tyrique Stevenson (DB)	Ques Oct 27	Calf - 10 / 10 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Stevenson is battling with a calf injury, and it is up in the air if he will take the field against the Commanders on October 27th.
Kyler Gordon (DB)	Out Sun	Heel - 09 / 10 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Gordon is dealing with an ankle injury, and he is not expected to be active against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Jaquan Brisker (DB)	Ques Oct 27	Concussion - 07 / 10 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Brisker is managing a concussion, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Commanders on October 27th.
Gervon Dexter Sr. (DL)	Ques Sun	Hip - 03 / 10 / 24	2-0	2-0	+ -
Dexter Sr. is nursing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Panthers on Sunday.
Cole Kmet (TE)	Ques Sun	Knee - 02 / 10 / 24	2-0	2-0	+ -
Kmet is laid up with a knee injury, and it is undetermined if he will be dress against the Panthers on Sunday.
Montez Sweat (DL)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 02 / 10 / 24	2-0	2-0	+ -
Sweat is laid up with an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will be dress against the Jaguars on Sunday.
DeAndre Carter (WR)	Ques Sun	Ribs - 02 / 10 / 24	2-0	2-0	+ -
Carter is dealing with rib injury, and it is unclear if he will be available to face the Panthers on Sunday.
Stephen Carlson (TE)	Out indefinitely	Collarbone - 27 / 09 / 24	2-1	2-1	+ -
Carlson has been placed on injured reserve with a collarbone injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.