Week 3 closes out with a huge Monday Night Football clash, and if you’re looking to get in on the action, new users on bet365 can grab $200 in bonus bets using Bonus Code FOX365 for this NFC showdown. The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles roll into Chicago, but don’t sleep on the Bears’ ground game looking to exploit a generous Eagles run defense.
Hurts is Flying, But Can Philly’s Defense Hold Up?
Jalen Hurts has been electric, man, leading the Eagles to an undefeated 2-0 start! He even put together a game-winning drive just last week. Their offense is leaning heavy on the pass, and Hurts is lighting it up, already stacking up 467 yards and 5 touchdowns across their two wins. That includes a sweet 26 of 37 for 264 yards and 2 scores in that tight 24-20 victory against Tennessee last week. And check it, Smith is his top guy, snagging 13 catches for 170 yards and a touchdown already, well ahead of anyone else. But here’s the thing: Chicago’s D already has 5 sacks in two games, and Hurts has been taken down 6 times himself. Keeping him clean is gonna be huge for Philly to stay perfect! Plus, their run defense has been a bit, shall we say, “generous” so far, giving up 254 yards on 61 carries. Saquon Barkley’s still trying to get into gear, which is wild. That’s a spot the Bears could hammer, for sure.
Bears’ Ground Game Is a Monster, Can Keenum Keep the Ball Moving?
On the other side, the Bears are without Caleb Williams because of injury, so it’s Case Keenum stepping in to lead the offense. But don’t count them out, especially with that run game! Chicago’s rushing attack is straight-up leading the NFL, churning out 212.5 yards per game. D’Andre Swift is an absolute beast, with 34 carries for 169 yards and 3 touchdowns already, with Kyle Monangai also getting involved. And guess what? That “generous” Philly run defense we just talked about? That’s a clear runway for Swift to just keep piling up those chunk gains tonight. The only real question is if Keenum can do enough against a Philly team that’ll be trying to stop the run. Chicago’s secondary has allowed 504 passing yards over their first two games, an average of 252 per contest, so if Smith keeps getting targets, Hurts could feast and help close out Week 3 for Philadelphia and Chicago.
It’s all on the line tonight for these two NFC teams as Week 3 wraps up. Can the Eagles survive the Bears’ brutal rushing attack and stay undefeated, or will Chicago protect their home turf and hand Philly their first loss? We’ll find out when the final whistle blows!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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