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Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears Prediction 9-22-24 Picks

Chicago Bears (1-0) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-1)
September 22, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indianapolis Colts -2; Over/Under: 42.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears Prediction for this NFL Week 3 game on Sunday, September 22nd, at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

Bears Look to Bounce Back

The Bears are looking to bounce back after their struggles in the last game. In the first game of the season, the Bears were able to secure the 24-17 victory but in the last game the offense wasn’t as good, and the Houston Texans were able to knock them off 19-13. The offensive line for the Bears is bad, and Caleb Williams got hit too many times. 

Williams finished the game completing 23 of his 37 passes for 174 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. Some of the problems were his fault, but the offense didn’t do any favors either. In this game, if the Bears are going to find success in this game, they are going to need to keep their quarterback upright. 

The Colts Have Some Issues

The Colts had high expectations heading into the season, but so far it’s been mostly a disappointment. In the first game against the Houston Texans, they were defeated 29-27 and in the last game against the Green Bay Packers, it was even worse. At the end of the first quarter, the Colts were down 10-0, and they couldn’t bounce back on the way to the defeat. Anthony Richardson still looks rusty, and he completed 17 of his 34 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. 

Jonathan Taylor had a strong game on the ground, rushing 12 times for 103 yards. The defense had some major issues against the run and that led to the defeat. They let Josh Jacobs rush 32 times for 151 yards. The defense is going to need to be better or this is going to be a long game. 

Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears Prediction

The Colts and Bears are not very trustworthy, so it’s a bit scary betting on this game. Richardson had turnover issues in the last game, but he still has a few more years under his belt in the NFL, and that is going to help him here. Taylor is going to have another huge game for the Colts and that is going to be the difference here as the Colts are going to get the job. Back the Colts against the spread here.

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Colts -2

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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