The NFL season is flying by — it’s wild that we’re already approaching Week 3 and only the Eagles and Bears remain to close out Monday Night Football. The matchup lost some luster after Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury and will miss multiple weeks, yet betting lines actually eased by about a point even after that update. (Several sportsbooks are offering new-user promos for Monday’s game.)
Best bets for Monday Night Football
Eagles -3.5
I’m sticking with the Eagles despite road favorites struggling early this week. Philadelphia should be able to put up roughly 24 points, while Chicago’s offense looks questionable with 38-year-old Case Keenum under center — he’s getting the start even though Tyson Bagent passed concussion protocol. Ben Johnson can scheme to keep things competitive, but this feels like a tough spot for a Bears offense that lacks its top signal-caller. The Eagles’ steady, grind-it-out style is a difficult matchup for an undermanned unit on prime time.
Player props
Case Keenum Over 0.5 interceptions
The Bears would ideally run more and limit Keenum’s dropbacks, but Philly has defended the run well so far, so Keenum may be tasked with about 30 pass attempts. That volume, especially if Chicago has to chase late, should create chances for an interception, and the price on this prop looks fair.
Dontayvion Wicks Over 41.5 receiving yards
Wicks has started his Eagles tenure strongly, producing multiple 70-plus-yard games and earning a reliable role alongside DeVonta Smith. He’s a sensible play against a Chicago defense that has struggled to contain opponents’ No. 2 receivers when conditions allow.
Anytime touchdown scorers
Saquon Barkley
I’m fine taking Barkley even with the juice — Philadelphia will lean on the run and feed Barkley in short and goal-line situations, and Tank Bigsby is an interesting longer-shot alternative at bigger odds.
D’Andre Swift
Swift is a cheap, practical touchdown wager. He’s a natural target for Keenum out of the backfield and can score as a rusher or receiver; I’m more confident in him than some of Chicago’s tight end options given questions about their rotation.
Fan Take: Caleb Williams’ absence not only dulls the national spotlight for this primetime game but underscores how quickly a single injury can reshuffle betting markets and game plans — it’s a reminder of how thin NFL depth at quarterback can be. For fans, this game highlights the league’s ongoing reliance on strong running games and versatile backs when quarterback uncertainty emerges.
Source: www.cbssports.com
