NFL · 2026 season · 3–1 against the closing spread
Chicago Bears
Next: Bears at Packers, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Bears −3, opened +2.5, total 45.5.
Bears Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Lewis | NB | Out → Questionable | -0.1 | Tue Oct 6, 2:33 PM |
| James Lynch | EDGE | Out → Returning | -0.0 | Mon Oct 5, 2:37 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Bears. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Bears News
Wind in the Forecast for Bears at Packers
The forecast for kickoff at Lambeau Field calls for wind 16 mph, gusting 26. Strong, steady wind has historically cut scoring in the NFL, mostly through the passing and kicking games. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Bears bring Scotty Miller back to practice squad
Chicago is re-signing veteran receiver Scotty Miller to its practice squad. It is a depth move that adds a familiar option at wideout but is unlikely to alter the Green Bay game plan. ProFootballTalk
Bears cut Davenport loose from practice squad
Chicago released defensive end Marcus Davenport from its practice squad after he asked out. He was not a starter, so the impact on the Green Bay game is minimal. ProFootballTalk
Bears coach rules Williams out again for Green Bay
Ben Johnson confirmed Caleb Williams will miss Week 5 at Green Bay with a hamstring injury. That leaves Tyson Bagent running the Chicago offense against the Packers. ESPN player news
Bagent named Bears starter for trip to Green Bay
Chicago coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback Sunday at Green Bay. That settles the Bears' quarterback question for the week. ESPN player news
Bears Beat Eagles 27–7 With Keenum at Quarterback
Final: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Chicago Bears 27. Case Keenum started at quarterback for Chicago in place of Caleb Williams and went 24/34 for 247 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Chicago won outright as the underdog; the closing line was Bears +3.5. The 34 combined points went under the closing total of 42.5.
Bears monitoring Monangai thumb injury ahead of Green Bay trip
Bears running back Kyle Monangai hurt his thumb during the win over the Jets and the team will monitor him this week. His status matters for Chicago's backfield workload at Green Bay. ProFootballTalk
Bears Beat Jets 23–12 With Bagent at Quarterback
Final: New York Jets 12, Chicago Bears 23. Tyson Bagent started at quarterback for Chicago in place of Caleb Williams and went 25/34 for 268 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception. The closing line was Bears −3.5; Chicago covered by 7.5. The 35 combined points went under the closing total of 43.5.
Bears lose tackle Braxton Jones to IR, call up two for Jets game
Chicago moved offensive lineman Braxton Jones to injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the next several weeks. The Bears also elevated defensive lineman Marcus Davenport and defensive back Nick McCloud from the practice squad for Sunday against the Jets, adding depth on defense while the line is thinner in front of a backup quarterback. Chicago Bears (team site)
Bagent set to start for Bears vs Jets, Keenum backing up
A report indicates Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback for Chicago against the Jets, with Case Keenum active as his backup. That settles the question left open after Caleb Williams was ruled out. ESPN player news
Swift clears injury report, will face Jets
Bears running back D'Andre Swift was briefly added to the injury report Thursday but is expected to play Sunday against the Jets. Chicago keeps its lead back with Caleb Williams already ruled out. ProFootballTalk
Bears will be without Caleb Williams against Jets
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's home game with the Jets because of a hamstring injury. The Bears will start a backup at quarterback after the coaching staff had withheld its plan earlier in the week. ESPN player news
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Panthers | −3 | −3 | — | W 59–37 | Covered |
| 2 | vs. Vikings | −3 | −4.5 | −1.5 | L 3–9 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | vs. Eagles | −1.5 | +3.5 | +5.0 | W 27–7 | Covered |
| 4 | vs. Jets | −3.5 | −3.5 | — | W 23–12 | Covered |
| 5 | at Packers | +2.5 | −3 | −5.5 | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | at Falcons | −1.5 | −1.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Bears' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Bears.