Week 3 brought an intriguing contest to Soldier Field as the Chicago Bears hosted the Philadelphia Eagles. Punters heading into this matchup had plenty to chew on, with the Chicago Bears holding a strong ladder position at rank 2 with 6 wins and 2 losses, contrasting against the Philadelphia Eagles sitting at rank 4 with a 2-6 record.
When the dust settled on Tue 29 Sept, 10:16 am AEST, it was the Chicago Bears who delivered a commanding performance on their home turf. The final scoreboard read Chicago Bears 27–7 Philadelphia Eagles, sealing a comprehensive victory for the hosts and adding another tick to their impressive campaign.
How the match unfolded
The pre-match betting markets had the Philadelphia Eagles installed as favourites at 1.48 in the head to head, while the Chicago Bears sat at 2.67 as home outsiders. However, the form guide and ladder positions ultimately told the true story of the contest as the Chicago Bears asserted their dominance.
The Philadelphia Eagles entered this fixture looking to turn around a tough stretch, but they ran into a formidable Chicago Bears outfit. With the Chicago Bears coming off a strong overall scoring average of 25 points across their recent outings and boasting a solid defensive structure, the visitors struggled to find any sustained rhythm, ultimately managing just 7 points against the resolute home defence.
How the tips went
For those following along with our published selections, it proved to be a successful outing at Soldier Field. Our head to head tip on the Chicago Bears at 2.85 delivered a win as the home side defied the initial market lean to secure the victory.
Additionally, our line selection on the Chicago Bears +4.5 also resulted in a win, comfortably covering the handicap as the hosts cruised to a 20-point margin in the Chicago Bears 27–7 Philadelphia Eagles final scoreline.