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The Denver Broncos (0-3) will try to stop their three-game losing streak October 1, 2023 at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears (0-3), who have lost three games in a row.
The Broncos have the 15th-ranked offense this season (340.7 yards per game), and they’ve been less effective on defense, ranking worst with 458.3 yards allowed per game. The Bears have not been getting things done on defense, ranking second-worst with 35.3 points surrendered per game. They have been better on the other side of the ball, putting up 15.7 points per contest (27th-ranked).
Broncos vs. Bears Picks
Right now, 61.5% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Broncos to win and 51.9% have picked them to cover the 3-point spread as well against the Bears on Sunday.
Game Info: Broncos vs. Bears
- Game Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Soldier Field
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Denver is a 3-point favorite against Chicago on Sunday and the total has been set at 46 points. Keep reading for some betting insights and trends if you are planning on making a wager on the contest.
Game Trends for Broncos
- The Broncos are winless against the spread so far this season in three opportunities.
- The Broncos have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3 points or more this season (0-2).
- Denver has hit the over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos have the 15th-ranked offense this year (340.7 yards per game), and they’ve been less effective on defense, ranking worst with 458.3 yards allowed per game.
- With 40.7 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks worst in the NFL, the Broncos have been forced to lean on their 15th-ranked offense (23 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
- With 280.7 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL, the Broncos have had to rely on their eighth-ranked passing offense (245.7 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- With 177.7 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks worst in the NFL, the Broncos have had to lean on their 20th-ranked running game (95 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Offensively, the Broncos rank 24th in the NFL with a 34.3% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, they rank 21st in third-down conversion rate allowed (43.3%).
- The Broncos have one of the most effective offenses in the NFL (fifth in yards per play at 6) while their defense is one of the most generous (7.3 yards allowed per play, 32nd in the league).
- With one forced turnover (29th in NFL) against five turnovers committed (21st in NFL), the Broncos’ -4 turnover margin ranks 27th in the league.
Best Players for Broncos
- Russell Wilson: 791 PASS YDS / 263.7 YPG / 65.4% / 6 TD / 2 INT / 7 CAR / 57 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Javonte Williams: 36 CAR / 138 YDS / 46 YPG / 0 TD / 8 REC / 42 YDS / 14 YPG / 0 TD
- Marvin Mims: 7 REC / 195 YDS / 65 YPG / 1 TD
- Courtland Sutton: 17 REC / 189 YDS / 63 YPG / 2 TD
- Brandon Johnson: 6 REC / 109 YDS / 36.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Alex Singleton: 20 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 PD
Game Trends for Bears
- The Bears are winless against the spread so far this year in three games with a set total.
- The Bears are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- The Bears have hit the over in all of their three games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Bears
- This season has been tough for the Bears on both sides of the ball, as they are averaging just 250 total yards per game (fourth-worst) and allowing 407.3 total yards per game (fourth-worst).
- The Bears rank 27th in points per game (15.7), but they’ve been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking second-worst in the NFL with 35.3 points allowed per contest.
- The Bears have plenty of room to get better in the passing game, as they rank second-worst in passing yards per game (148.3) this season and third-worst in passing yards allowed per game (285.7).
- The Bears rank 17th in the NFL with 101.7 rushing yards per game on offense, and they rank 20th with 121.7 rushing yards allowed per game on defense.
- The Bears have been struggling on third down, ranking worst with a 60% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. They have been better offensively, generating a 34.2% third-down rate (25th-ranked).
- The Bears’ defense has been struggling in terms of yards surrendered per play, ranking third-worst at 6.1. They have been better on offense, generating 4.8 yards per play (26th-ranked).
- The Bears sport a -4 turnover margin this season, which ranks 27th in the NFL.
Best Players for Bears
- Justin Fields: 526 PASS YDS / 175.3 YPG / 58% / 3 TD / 4 INT / 24 CAR / 109 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Khalil Herbert: 23 CAR / 93 YDS / 31 YPG / 0 TD / 6 REC / 64 YDS / 21.3 YPG / 0 TD
- D.J. Moore: 11 REC / 170 YDS / 56.7 YPG / 1 TD
- Cole Kmet: 11 REC / 104 YDS / 34.7 YPG / 0 TD
- T.J. Edwards: 42 TKL / 2 TFL
