PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football as 3.5-point road favorites. A major injury under center has heavily influenced the betting line, as Chicago's starting quarterback Caleb Williams has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Veteran Case Keenum is expected to take the reins for a Bears team looking to bounce back from a 9-3 divisional loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Eagles enter the contest with a perfect 2-0 record and the outright lead in the NFC East, though they have yet to cover the spread in either victory this season.

Betting Lines and Reverse Movement

The quarterback change dramatically shifted the betting landscape. Before Williams's injury, look-ahead markets listed the Bearsas a 1.5-point home favorite. Once Keenum was announced as the expected starter, the line flipped to Philadelphia.

TheSpread.com

The current odds at TheSpread outline the following:

  • Spread: Eagles -3.5 (-115) / Bears +3.5 (-105)
  • Moneyline: Eagles -210 / Bears +175
  • Over/Under: 41.5 points

Despite a staggering 78% of the public betting on the Eagles to cover the spread, the line has actually dropped from its opening mark of Philadelphia -4.5 down to -3.5. This reverse line movement often signals that sharp money or larger wagers are backing the Bears as home underdogs. In contrast, the moneyline moved in Philadelphia's favor, shifting from -195 to -210.

The game total has also dropped from 43.5 to 41.5, reflecting a matchup featuring a backup quarterback and two defenses capable of keeping the score low.

Chicago's Game Plan: Lean on the Run

With Keenum making his first regular-season start since 2023, the Bears are expected to lean heavily on their ground game to control the clock and keep the Eagles' offense off the field.

Chicago currently leads the NFL in rushing, averaging 212.5 yards per game. Running back D'Andre Swift leads the backfield with 169 rushing yards on the season. In comparison, Kyle Monangai has contributed 147 yards and enters the game with no injury designation after dealing with a knee issue earlier in the week. If the Bears can establish the run, they can take the pressure off Keenum and exploit an Eagles defense that surrendered 20 points to Tennessee last week.

For Philadelphia, moving to 3-0 would solidify their early control over the NFC East. A win for Chicago would elevate them to 2-1 and keep them in striking distance of the undefeated Vikings in the competitive NFC North.