Two of the biggest names from the 2024 quarterback draft class are throwing down tonight, and you absolutely can’t miss it. Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick, and Drake Maye, No. 3 overall, are squaring off in the Thursday Night Football game, and this is more than just another primetime matchup. This ’24 QB class, which also includes Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., and Bo Nix, is already showing out. All five are starting, and Williams, Daniels, Maye, and Nix already have playoff wins. Daniels, Maye, and Nix have even reached conference championship games, with Maye making it all the way to a Super Bowl. Talk about solid results from a position that historically has a super high bust rate.
Williams Returns Strong, Maye Catches Fire
After missing three games with a hamstring injury, Williams returned to action last week and looked sharp. He completed an impressive 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons. Chicago has been a whole different beast with him under center this season, averaging 31 points and 405.7 total yards per game in his three starts. Compare that to the three games without him, where they only put up 19 points and 371 yards on average. That’s a massive difference, right? Meanwhile, Maye has completely bounced back from a slow start to the season. Over his last three games, all wins, he’s thrown for 10 touchdowns against just one interception. The guy is rolling. Tonight, Chicago is a 3-point favorite over New England in the latest NFL betting odds.
Expert Pick Has Bears Covering, Skeptical of Pats
The SportsLine Projection Model, which runs every NFL game 10,000 times, is leaning heavy on the Under for tonight’s game, giving it a 66% chance the teams combine for 50 points or fewer. SportsLine expert David Bearman is going with Chicago at -2.5. He’s got some real questions about New England, especially considering three of their wins this season came against the Jets, Raiders, and Steelers. Bearman’s take? “I still have questions about the Patriots’ ability to beat anyone good not named Buffalo.” When an expert says that, you gotta pay attention, especially when the model backs it up with a strong pick on the total.
Beyond the marquee Patriots at Bears showdown, there are other sports betting options across the landscape for Thursday, October 22. That includes two NBA games and a partial college football schedule. But honestly, with Williams back and Maye on a tear, all eyes are on that Thursday Night Football game. Can the Bears keep their momentum with Williams leading the way, or will Maye continue his hot streak and silence the doubters? It’s gonna be a must-watch night.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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