Eagles Bears Week 3: Predictions, time and how to watch
The Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) visit the Chicago Bears (1-1) on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field on Sept. 28 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, with streams on DIRECTV, ESPN and Fubo. Four of six NBC Sports Philadelphia analysts pick the Eagles in this Eagles Bears rematch, with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury.
Key Takeaways
- Kickoff is Monday, Sept. 28 at 8:15 p.m. ET from Soldier Field on ESPN, with live streams via DIRECTV, ESPN and Fubo.
- Chicago is without Caleb Williams (hamstring); Case Keenum is expected to start, with Tyson Bagent also in the mix.
- Four of six NBC Sports Philadelphia staffers pick Philadelphia; two pick the Bears in a close game.
- The Bears lead the NFL in rushing at 212.5 yards per game, while the Eagles have allowed 254 rushing yards through two weeks.
What channel is the Eagles Bears game on tonight?
The Week 3 Eagles Bears matchup airs on ESPN for Monday Night Football, with Joe Buck on play-by-play and Troy Aikman as analyst. The Philadelphia Eagles also list the game on ESPN/ABC and Sportsradio 94WIP.
Viewers looking for a stream can use DIRECTV (which has offered a free trial), Fubo or the ESPN app, according to Yahoo Sports. For more game-night TV alerts, check our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
Who do the experts pick in the Eagles Bears Week 3 game?
Per NBC Sports Philadelphia, Reuben Frank (29-28), Dave Zangaro (27-23), Barrett Brooks (31-24) and Mike Mulhern (24-13) all take the Eagles. Ashlyn Sullivan (Bears 24-17) and Ryan Fowler (Bears 19-14) side with Chicago.
Several pickers said they would have leaned Bears if Williams were healthy. With a backup under center, most still expect a tight prime-time finish rather than a blowout. The Eagles are 15-9 in prime time under Nick Sirianni.
Why does the run game matter so much for Eagles Bears?
Chicago enters as the league’s top rushing attack at 212.5 yards per game and was the first team since the 1980 Lions to post 425 rushing yards, a 6.1 average and six rushing touchdowns through Week 2. D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai form a strong backfield tandem.
Philadelphia allowed 254 rushing yards in its first two games and surrendered 281 on the ground to the Bears last season. Official team preview writer Dave Spadaro said all eyes are on the Eagles’ run defense, noting the club is preparing for Ben Johnson’s system more than any one quarterback.
On offense, Jalen Hurts has drawn early praise in Sean Mannion’s scheme, while the Eagles want a more efficient run game and better first-down results. Tight end Dallas Goedert is out, so Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins step up.
What else should fans watch Monday night?
Spadaro flagged turnovers, penalties and the trenches as key storylines. Chicago is tied for 29th in penalties at 10 per game; Philadelphia is tied for third at 4.5. Vic Fangio’s defense is still looking for its first takeaway of the season.
Stop the run, force Case Keenum into long downs, and the Eagles can push for 3-0 before a Week 4 clash with the Rams. Fail to bottle up Swift and Monangai, and Chicago can grind out an ugly win even without its starting quarterback.