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Thursday Night Football: Dolphins vs. Bills – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread, More

Week 2 kicks off tonight on Thursday Night Football with a battle between AFC East rivals in Miami when the Bills visit the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. How to Watch Thursday Night Football: Dolphins vs. Bills TV: NONE Streaming:...

Sep 12, 2024

Chicago Bears Thursday Injury Report: Zacch Pickens Upgraded

When the first injury report of Week 2 dropped, it featured a pair of Chicago Bears wide receivers who weren't practicing. The bad news is that Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze remain non-participants at practice. Allen is nursing a heel...

Sep 12, 2024

Finally! An Explanation For Why Cole Kmet Saw Little Action on Sunday

If Cole Kmet's lack of usage in Week 1 has been gnawing at you all week, just know that you are not alone. Kmet, one of the Bears' most productive offensive players who returns from last year's team, caught just...

Sep 12, 2024

Bears Offense vs Texans Defense: How Do They Stack Up?

The Chicago Bears travel to Houston this week to take on the Texans on Sunday Night Football. On Wednesday, Matt broke down the Texans' offensive tendencies and how they stack up against the Bears' defensive tendencies, and today, I'm going...

Sep 12, 2024

Bears D-Line vs Texans O-Line: How Do They Stack Up In Week 2’s Matchup?

The trenches have been a hot-button topic for the Chicago Bears after their Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. On the offensive side, it's been a discussion of how Chicago can fix their issues. On the defensive side, however,...

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Sep 12, 2024

An Inside Look at The Darrell Taylor Game

Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson won the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week award. Special teams ace DeAndre Carter is getting his flowers for an excellent return that set up a Bears scoring drive. And Darrell Taylor announced his arrival on the...

Sep 12, 2024

The Chicago Bears Have the NFL’s Best Pass Rush

We are just one week into the NFL season and the Chicago Bears are already sitting atop a particularly important list. The Bears had the NFL's best pass rush, per ESPN's Pass Rush Win Rate metric. Chicago's defense came through...

Sep 12, 2024

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Uniform Matchup, TJ on His Big Play, What’s Up With Kirk? And Other Bears Bullets

A spider has taken residency on my balcony and I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions? OK, folks. Time to give your honest opinions on this week's upcoming uniform matchup between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans: https://twitter.com/fashion_nfl/status/1833915761540390986 I...

Sep 12, 2024

The Chicago Bears Will Rock an Alternate Look on Sunday Night Football

For all intents and purposes, summer ended the moment the Chicago Bears kicked off Week 1 of the regular season. Moving forward, we're in an autumnal state of mind. Fall colors and vibes all around. Perhaps with that in mind,...

Sep 11, 2024

Houston Texans Injury Report: Shultz, Stewart Comprise a Clean Report on Wednesday

The Chicago Bears have turned the page on Week 1 and will take on the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football in Houston in Week 2. Let's take a look at the Houston Texans injury report on Wednesday. Houston Texans...

Sep 11, 2024

Garcia vs. Bouzkova Prediction at the Abierto Zapopan 2021 – Friday, September 13

On Friday, Caroline Garcia (No. 30 in the world) faces Marie Bouzkova (No. 45) in the quarterfinals at the Abierto Zapopan 2021.Bouzkova is getting -200 odds to claim a win versus Garcia (+155).Abierto Zapopan 2021 InfoTournament: The Abierto Zapopan 2021Round:...

Sep 13, 2024

Storm vs Wings Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings (9-28) are up against Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm (22-14) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at College Park Center. The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET on ION.Storm vs. Wings Prediction &...

Sep 13, 2024

Dream vs Mystics Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

The Washington Mystics (12-24) will visit the Atlanta Dream (12-24) after winning five road games in a row. The contest begins at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, September 13, 2024.Dream vs. Mystics Prediction & OddsFavorite: Dream (-3.5)Total: 156.5Dream Moneyline: -155Mystics...

Sep 13, 2024

Sun vs Mercury Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

The Connecticut Sun (26-10) will attempt to extend a three-game road winning streak when they square off against the Phoenix Mercury (17-19) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Footprint Center. The matchup airs at 10:00 PM ET on ION.Sun vs....

Sep 13, 2024

Aces vs Fever Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever (19-18) are up against A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces (23-13) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game begins at 7:30 PM ET on ION.Aces vs. Fever Prediction & OddsFavorite:...

Sep 13, 2024

Lynx vs Sky Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

The Chicago Sky (13-23) hope to end a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Minnesota Lynx (27-9) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET.Lynx vs. Sky Prediction & OddsFavorite: Lynx (-12.5)Total: 156.5Lynx Moneyline: -847Sky Moneyline: +575Spread...

Sep 13, 2024

Dream vs Mystics: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

The Washington Mystics (12-24) will attempt to build on a five-game road winning stretch at the Atlanta Dream (12-24) on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET.Our computer predictions below will help you pick what are the best bets...

Sep 13, 2024

Aces vs Fever: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

The Indiana Fever (19-18) will turn to Kelsey Mitchell (seventh in WNBA, 19.3 points per game) to help beat A'ja Wilson (first in league, 27.3) and the Las Vegas Aces (23-13) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, at...

Sep 13, 2024

Storm vs Wings: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings (9-28) match up against Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm (22-14) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at College Park Center, at 7:30 PM ET.Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, take a...

Sep 13, 2024

Lynx vs Sky: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

The Chicago Sky (13-23) will turn to Chennedy Carter (17.4 points per game, 13th in WNBA) when they try to knock off Napheesa Collier (20.4, fourth) and the Minnesota Lynx (27-9) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Target Center. It...