The Baltimore Ravens vs. the Kansas City Chiefs game was fun, no doubt. But that was a lot of “same old”. Two great teams that didn’t have much turnover from last year - which is a good thing. The Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans, however, look a LOT different than last year. And that’s exciting. 

This weekend we’ll get to see first overall 2024 NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams and his revamped offense face off against second year QB Will Levis and his new arsenal of weapons. There are certainly big fantasy football implications here and we’ll share our favorite Titans vs. Bears predictions, picks, and odds for this showdown. Some folks fear uncertainty but, for sharp bettors like us, it prevents opportunity!

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Titans vs. Bears Predictions For NFL Week 1, Sunday 9/8

It’s a world of new beginnings for these two teams and expectations are high. Both teams committed to their quarterbacks by surrounding them with high caliber weaponry. Unfortunately, only one team can come away the victor this weekend.

The good news is that they both have an opportunity to showcase that the future is bright. And that starts with the quarterback. Everything else certainly feels “fixable” in this league besides locking down the most important position. So, there is a world where both teams can walk away from this game feeling good. If the quarterbacks play up to snuff. 

 

 

 

Tennessee Titans: Can Will Levis Make “The Leap”?

Will Levis looked fine in his rookie season. But, honestly, so did Mac Jones. Mac Jones was a Pro Bowler in fact. So that’s what this is all about. The Titans committed to Levis, paying big bucks for guys like Calvin Ridley and Tony Pollard to come in and compete right away. Those players are at the age apex for the position already, so the time is now. Do we get the Will Levis we saw against the Falcons and Dolphins last year? Or more of the Levis we saw against the Steelers and Buccaneers?

The Titans defense did not get great news this week as the team confirmed that linebacker Otis Reese will not suit up after suffering a preseason concussion, nor will new acquisition Jamaal Adams with a hip issue. They do have one of their big offseason pieces in L’Jarius Sneed as well as Chidobe Awuzie on the outside out corner which could funnel things over the middle where they are thin at safety and linebacker.

 

 

 

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams Set Up For Success

Very rarely is there a quarterback needy team that gets the first overall pick despite not “earning” it by coming in last. But that’s exactly what happened after the Bears acquired the Panthers’ first round pick and then they completely face planted. So, Caleb Williams is in the unusual position of having a pretty decent team.

After bringing in Shane Waldron, the Bears spared no expense in adding weapons. They traded for WR Keenan Allen, drafted WR Rome Odunze, and signed RB D’Andre Swift and TE Gerald Everett. No stone was left unturned in that department. So, the rookie QB has a golden opportunity. 

On the other side of the ball, the Bears are viewed by many as a top defense, anchored by corner Jalon Johnson and pass rusher Montez Sweat. Getting pressure on Will Levis will be key as the biggest knock on him is the tendency to abandon fundamentals and make mistakes when things break down. He’s got a bit of Jay Cutler in his when it comes to that. 

 

 

 

Titans vs. Bears Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

As promised, the latest Steelers vs. Falcons odds can be found below courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook:

 

 

 

Titans vs. Bears Game Total: Under 45 (-105 at BetMGM Sportsbook)

I hate to be the “prince of darkness” here but the goal here is to win money. A lot of points are fun but getting money is more fun. And betting against unproven quarterbacks in the first week of the season is about as good of a bet as we can get.

Will Levis played just enough last year to give teams tape on him without getting a full year under his belt as a starter. As we know, Caleb Williams is playing his first ever NFL game with Shane Waldron at coordinator (who has certainly had mixed reviews in this league). 

Keenan Allen and DeAndre Hopkins have had various ailments this offseason and Allen is questionable as of now for the game. With Jaylen Johnson, L’Jarius Sneed, and Chidobe Awuzie out there these defenses might be able to keep everything in front of them, at which point neither team is dropping 20+.  And all it really takes is ONE offense to implode and now you don’t have the conditions needed to push this score past that 45 number.

 

 

 

Titans vs. Bears Injury Report & Latest News

Finally, let’s take a quick look at the projected starting lineups for both teams heading into tonight’s matchup:

TEN Titans

CHI Bears

 

 

 

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