Who plays
Chicago @ New York
Current records: Chicago 3-8; New York 6-4
What there is to know
The New York Jets will look to defend their territory on Sunday against the Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. ET. The Jets are ready to end a five-game losing streak at home.
It was all tied 3-3 at halftime, but New York wasn’t quite the second-half match of the New England Patriots when they met last week. New York came up short against the Patriots, losing 10-3. One thing that held New York back was the mediocre play of QB Zach Wilson, who didn’t play his best game: he passed just 77 yards on 22 attempts.
Their defensive unit racked up six sacks for a loss of 48 yards. It was a group effort with six guys contributing.
Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Chicago as they lost 27-24 to the Atlanta Falcons last week. Despite the loss, Chicago had strong performances from QB Justin Fields, who had a TD and 153 yards on 21 attempts in addition to rushing for a TD and 85 yards, and RB David Montgomery, who hit a rushing touchdown . Fields ended up with a passer rating of 134.10.
The Jets are the favorites in this one, with an expected margin of victory of 6 points. Those who burned picking them ATS last week might want to keep in mind that the team has yet to drop a straight ATS game this season.
The losses put New York at 6-4 and the Bears at 3-8. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind heading into kickoff: New York enters the game with just nine passing touchdowns allowed, good for second-best in the league. Less enviable, Chicago is the second-worst in the NFL in rushing touchdowns allowed, with 18 on the season. So the cards are definitely stacked against Chicago.
How to watch
- When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
- TV: FOX
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Jets are a solid 6-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -110
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Series history
Chicago and New York tied in their last contest.
- October 28, 2018 – New York 0 vs. Chicago 0
