Bears at Colts NFL Week 3 Betting Lines

Chicago Bears NFL Week 3 Betting Lines

Many NFL bettors expected the Houston Texans to dominate the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, but the game proved to be a gritty contest, with Chicago putting up a strong fight. Despite losing 19-13, the Bears' defense held firm, only allowing 310 total yards and 5.1 yards per play. The result favored the online sportsbook, as over 80 percent of the money was on the Texans. While the loss showed Chicago can compete with one of the league’s best, it also highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly on offense. Caleb Williams, the Bears' rookie quarterback, is learning that the NFL is a much tougher challenge than college football. Chicago's defense remains one of the best in the league, but the team’s success will depend on how quickly the offense can improve. The offensive line struggled, and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron’s play-calling was underwhelming, failing to meet expectations under the primetime spotlight. For the Bears to live up to their preseason hype as potential playoff contenders, significant changes are needed on both fronts. The team will attempt to bounce back in a tough road spot in Indianapolis in NFL week 3 betting with the Colts out to score their first win of the season.

After falling to 33-1 following the opening week’s comeback win against Tennessee, Chicago’s odds of winning Super Bowl LIX jumped up to 55-1 after the loss to the Texans, while their odds of winning the NFC actually fattened up to 28-1 from 18-1. With Minnesota getting out to a perfect 2-0 start and the remainder of the NFC North all sitting 1-1, the Bears are now predicted to bring up the rear of the division with their rate of return bloating up to +500 from +400, while their in-season win total remained 8.5 but with more expensive vig attached to the low side of the target. Chicago’s odds of punching a ticket to the playoffs moved from -110 to +145 with the “No” continuing to be the favorite at -180 up from -130.

NFL Week 3 Betting Lines

Chicago Bears +1

Indianapolis Colts -1

Total: 42.5

Money Line: Bears +104, Colts -124

Chicago Bears Week 3 Matchup

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Chicago Bears will take on the Indianapolis Colts from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on CBS. The NFL Week 3 betting odds surfaced with the Chicago Bears catching 2.5-points and the Over/Under (O/U) lined 46.5. A heavy dose of reverse line movement has occurred with the NFL spread. Though the Bears have taken in around 10 percent of the bets and money per early action reports from the online sportsbook, the market has corrected a full point from the opener moving Chicago to 1.5-point road dogs. Including the loss and cover against the NFL odds in Houston, the Bears moved to 2-8 straight up and 5-5 against the NFL spread the last 10 times the team trekked away from Soldier Field. The under cashed at a 6-4 clip in those matchups which has those betting on the NFL with cryptocurrency gravitating to another low scorer even though Indianapolis suffered a pair of concerning injuries along the defensive line against Green Bay adding to the issues the injury bug already dealt to the secondary. Regardless, the number to beat is all the way down to 43—signifying a 3.5-point correction—with just over 50 percent of the handle riding the over. Save for a 40 point eruption in Washington last season, Chicago has finished in the teens in terms of scoring output in eight of its last 10 road games with it scoring 17.4 points on average.

Chicago Bears Week 2 Recap

The Chicago Bears' 19-13 loss to the Houston Texans was a hard-fought game where turnovers and missed opportunities defined the outcome. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams struggled under Houston's relentless pressure, throwing two critical interceptions in the second half and being sacked seven times. Despite flashes of potential, Williams finished with 174 yards passing and was unable to mount a late-game comeback after the Bears recovered a fumble deep in their territory. Chicago’s defense played well enough to keep them in the game, but their offense continued to struggle, managing just one touchdown—a 2-yard run by Khalil Herbert before halftime. Cairo Santos booted a 54-yard field goal by to pull Chicago to within six points late to get in front of the closing 6.5-point NFL odds, but the offense failed to capitalize when it mattered most. Head coach Matt Eberflus acknowledged the learning curve for Williams, especially in protecting the football when under pressure. Despite winning the turnover battle and shutting Houston’s offense down in the second half, Chicago's inability to execute in key moments sealed their fate. No key injuries were sustained, though Keenan Allen was a scratch due to a heel injury; his veteran presence was sorely missed by the team’s rookie quarterback As the season progresses, the Bears will need to refine their offensive execution and protect their young quarterback much better to prevent the defense from getting run into the ground.

2024 Chicago Bears Schedule, Results & Record

The Chicago Bears are one of the NFL’s founding franchises, established in 1920 by George Halas. The team boasts eight NFL championships and one Super Bowl victory. Halas himself coached the Bears through most of their seasons until 1967, securing those eight NFL titles. The legendary 1985 Bears Super Bowl championship team was led by head coach Mike Ditka, a former player under Halas. The team is currently owned by Virginia Halas McCaskey, George Halas' daughter, who is 99 years old.

Despite their rich history, the Bears have often frustrated their fans. Since 1991, the team has only made the playoffs seven times, with their sole Super Bowl appearance in that period occurring in the 2006-07 season when they lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

Known as the “Monsters of the Midway” for their tradition of physical football and strong defense, the Bears have struggled defensively in recent years. This has been a common issue for much of the past two decades.

The 1985 Bears team is considered one of the greatest in NFL history, finishing with a 15-1 record and a dominant Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. That season, Chicago’s defense was historically powerful, overwhelming opponents like no other team had before.

Mike Ditka, the coach of that iconic team, remains the most popular figure in the franchise’s history. However, many believe the Bears underachieved in that era, failing to win more championships due to a lack of sustained drive and discipline after their 1985 success. Since then, the Bears have not been serious Super Bowl contenders. The hope is that the Caleb Williams era will bring a significant change to this narrative and restore the Bears to championship contention.

Chicago Bears Past Seasons (2000)

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