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Bears vs. Packers: Underdog QB to Start?
11 Oct
Summary
- Tyson Bagent is slated to start at quarterback for the Bears.
- Bears aim for their third consecutive victory over the Packers.
- SportsLine's model predicts over 46.5 total points in the game.
The Chicago Bears are set to face the Green Bay Packers in a crucial NFC North matchup on Sunday, October 13, 2026. The Bears, currently 3-1, are riding a two-game winning streak and are looking to defeat their rivals for the third consecutive time. Quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start under center, with Caleb Williams listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury.
Green Bay, holding a 2-2 record, enters the game after a narrow victory. Their home record stands at 0-1 for the 2026 season. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Bears are slightly favored as road favorites, with the over/under for total points set at 47.
SportsLine's predictive model, which has a strong track record, simulates games 10,000 times. For this matchup, the model projects the combined score to exceed 46.5 points, hitting the 'Over' in 57% of simulations. This projection aligns with recent head-to-head history and the Packers' recent games, where the 'Over' has frequently occurred.
