Next Bears Game Odds: Line Moves Toward Lions After Chicago’s Putrid Offensive Showing Vs. Browns

Written By Joe Boozell on September 27, 2021
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In Week 4 at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears ( 1 – 2 ) face off against the Detroit Lions( 0-3 ). Additionally, it would be difficult to find two lover foundations that are more dejected than the people in Chicago and Detroit while the NFL season is still young.

Justin Fields’ first career start went as badly as one could imagine. However, it’s fair to say that Fields may not have been the issue.

On average, the Bears achieved 1.1 miles per play, more than the Browns. The same results could have possibly been attained if they had employed a QB canary in every play.

Conversely, the Lions are currently 0 – 3. True to form for the Lions, their recent loss was catastrophic in all aspects:

 

Here are the Week 4 odds for the Chicago Bears at Illinois sportsbooks, brought to you with happy vibes.

Week 4 odds for the Lions @ Bears

The initial betting line was Bears -5, however, there has been some early betting on the Lions. The current line now stands at.

Below are the best rates listed at Illinois bookmakers:

 

Despite their 0-3 record, the Lions have a 2-1 stance against the multiply. It is accurate to say that they have been more cost-effective than most people predicted earlier this year, even though they haven’t won a match yet.

Despite the heartbreak of Justin Tucker’s 66-yard winning kick, those holding Lions +8 tickets enjoyed the game on Sunday. The Lions dominated much of the third quarter and nearly beat a likely AFC Playoff contender.

The Bears seemed to perform poorly against the Browns, and following such a humiliating defeat, no one could be a better opponent than the Lions.

Despite Detroit showing a commendable defensive performance against the Ravens, they still sit at the 30th position in the NFL for opponent yards per play. Mitchell Trubisky often had success against the Lions during his time with the Bears, suggesting this could be an opportunity for Fields to regain his form.

Despite the Lions’ subpar defensive play, it’s still challenging to aptly describe just how poorly the Bears performed against the Browns. Fields was dominated by Cleveland for over nine days and for a day by Chicago! It’s like the internet moving through a yard.

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Currently in Chicago, Matt Nagy is seen as public enemy number one due to his apparent obstinance in adjusting the playbook for Fields and his lack of effort in assisting an underperforming offensive line. Nagy frequently directed Fields to execute straight dropbacks, confining him to the pocket. Given the incessant pressure, it’s not difficult to understand why Fields struggled.

Compared to the Lions, one could expect Nagy to incorporate more play-action, rollout, designed QB runs, and maximum protections. That said, similar opinions surfaced after the Bengals game. However, when it comes to his unpopular strategies, Nagy has not been granted the benefit of the doubt.

Despite the Lions’ inadequate protection, the Bears rank last in yards per play in the NFL. The fluid is moist.

Can Can the Chicago security win the moment?

Chicago is fortunate as its defense is showing improvement following a tough Week 1 loss to the Rams.

Despite the harsh offense, the Bears remained competitive throughout most of the game on Sunday. This was due to a defense that managed to score five sacks of its own.

Cleveland amassed 13 points in the fourth quarter, however, the Chicago team was exhausted from being on the field for the majority of the game. The Browns significantly controlled the clock, nearly outdoing the Bears twofold in time of possession.

Khalil Mack has been dismissed thrice in the last two days, while Robert Quinn is showing the performance the Bears envisioned when they had him on board with a profitable free-agent agreement in 2020. Should Eddie Goldman return to face the Lions, the Bears could potentially dominate the top seven.

Despite not being outstanding on offense, the Lions are undeniably better than the Bears currently. They are ranked 21st in the NFL when it comes to miles per play.

While Jared Goff may not have been exceptional, he has certainly been commendable. This year, Goff boasts a 94.3 passer rating with five touchdowns and two interceptions. Detroit’s best versatile player, who is a running back, contributes an average of 96.3% of all-purpose yards per game.

The Lions’ biggest defense helplessness lies in their intermediate level, and this significantly impacts their receiving skills. This is advantageous for the Bears. Despite the Lions having more unpleasant liquid than expected, the relationship between Chicago and Detroit in this aspect of the game is good.

But following a harsh Week 3 defeat against the Browns, can the Bears’ offense bounce back? This will dictate the betting odds for the Week 4 game between the Bears and the Lions.

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Joe Boozell, who has been a college sports writer for NCAA.com since 2015, has also seen his work published on Bleacher Report, FoxSports.com, and NBA.com. During his youth, Boozell had the opportunity to compete against Anthony Davis and Frank Kaminsky in the basketball scene of Chicagoland, which you can guess didn’t go very smoothly.

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