Eagles vs. Bears: Week 3 'Monday Night Football' Prediction and Betting Insights

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Chicago Bears on 'Monday Night Football' to conclude Week 3 of the NFL season. The Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts, are 4-point favorites against a Bears team that will start 38-year-old Case Keenum at quarterback. This change comes as Chicago's offense struggled in their Week 2 loss to the Vikings and with a potential injury to Caleb Williams.

In their last outing, the Bears' offense faltered, scoring only three points against the Vikings. The situation was compounded when Caleb Williams reportedly tweaked his hamstring during the game. Keenum will be making his first NFL start since 2023.

The Eagles are coming off a 24-20 victory over the Titans in Week 2, a game that saw some key offensive players sustain injuries. Running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Dallas Goedert were both affected. Goedert is expected to miss several games with an MCL sprain. Barkley, after an early exit on the first play of the game due to what was described as a 'stinger,' had his snaps limited in the second half. He finished the game with four carries for nine yards.

Despite the concerns around Barkley, the Eagles' ground defense has allowed an average of 127 rushing yards to opposing backs entering Week 3. This could present an opportunity for Chicago's rushing game. Last season, Chicago's tandem of running backs combined for 255 yards and two touchdowns in a victory against the Eagles. However, with a fresh Saquon Barkley and the Bears' defense giving up considerable yards on the ground, there is an expectation for Barkley to have a strong performance. His prop bet to score a touchdown is set at -118, and a parlay combining this with the Eagles covering the 4-point spread is considered a viable option.