The Chicago Bears (4-3) are set to seek their first road victory of the season as they take on the Arizona Cardinals (4-4) this Sunday afternoon. The matchup will unfold at State Farm Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 4:05 PM ET.
After an 18-15 defeat to Washington, where they were 1.5-point underdogs, the Bears are looking to rebound. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are riding high after a narrow 28-27 win against Miami, where they were 4.5-point underdogs. In their previous encounter last year, Chicago claimed victory over Arizona with a score of 27-16 as 4.5-point favorites.
Historically, Chicago has a slight edge, securing 6 wins in their last 10 matchups against Arizona.
Which team will emerge victorious in this NFC clash? Read further for insights into the Chicago vs. Arizona matchup.
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Bears Aiming to Recover from Disappointment
The Bears experienced a painful end to their three-game winning streak against the Commanders when Jayden Daniels executed a game-winning Hail Mary in the closing seconds. This week, they hope to shake off that disappointment with a victory against the Cardinals, which would mark their first road win of the season.
Chicago is averaging 23.3 points per game, with a passing average of 183.6 yards and a rushing average of 118.7 yards per game.
In the recent loss to Washington, Caleb Williams completed just 42% of his passes for 131 yards and added 47 rushing yards on nine attempts. Throughout the season, Williams has a completion rate of 62.8% with 1,448 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions, along with 216 rushing yards. D’Andre Swift contributed significantly with 129 rushing yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, while Rome Odunze caught three passes for 41 yards.
Defensively, Chicago has performed well, allowing an average of 17 points per game. They need to maintain this defensive standard to secure a win.
Injury Report: The Bears have several key players listed as questionable, including LB Montez Sweat (shin), OT Teven Jenkins (knee), S Jaquan Brisker (concussion), CB Kyler Gordon (hamstring), and OT Braxton Jones (knee).
Cardinals Seeking a Hat-Trick of Wins
Following a setback against Green Bay, the Cardinals have rallied with consecutive victories over the Chargers and Dolphins. They aim to extend their winning streak to three games this Sunday.
Arizona averages 22.3 points per game, with a passing average of 196.8 yards and a rushing average of 141.8 yards per game.
Kyler Murray shone in the recent win against Miami, completing 72% of his passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns. James Conner added 53 receiving yards on 20 catches, while Trey McBride recorded nine receptions for 124 yards. This season, Murray has completed 67.2% of his passes for 1,638 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions, along with 344 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Conner leads the Cardinals’ rushing attack with 557 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry.
However, Arizona’s defense has struggled, allowing an average of 25.6 points per game. They need to tighten their defense if they hope to secure a win against the Bears.
Injury Report: The Cardinals also face potential setbacks, with OT Kelvin Beachum (groin), DT Roy Lopez (lower body), and DT Naquan Jones (thigh) listed as questionable.
Betting Insights for Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Bears and Cardinals have each won three out of their last four games. Chicago’s superior defensive play gives them an advantage, especially considering they excel in running the ball against an Arizona defense that has struggled to contain opposing rushers, allowing over 140 rushing yards per game. Additionally, Chicago has the opportunity to exploit Arizona’s pass defense, which ranks 26th in the league.
While the Cardinals have improved their ground game, they face a formidable Bears run defense ranked 14th overall. With Arizona likely to rely more on their passing game due to their limited run success, the Bears will be able to apply pressure on Murray, potentially leading to mistakes. Chicago is expected to cover the spread in this matchup.
