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Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

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September 30, 2023

Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

The Denver Broncos (0-3) face the Chicago Bears (0-3) Sunday in Week 4 NFL action. Kickoff from Soldier Field is at 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Broncos vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

There are just 4 winless teams remaining in the NFL and their fanbases are starting to panic. After Sunday, provided they don’t tie, only one of these teams will remain without a victory.

Denver lost 70-20 as a 6-point underdog at the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. QB Russell Wilson threw for 306 yards, nearly the same as Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa‘s 309 yards, but the defense allowed 10 touchdowns, resulting in the most points allowed in a single game since 1966. Miami averaged 8.1 yards per carry and totaled 350 yards on the ground while Denver had just 69 yards with a 3.5 yards per carry average.

The Broncos started their season as favorites against both the Las Vegas Raiders (-3) and the Washington Commanders (-3.5) but they lost those games by a combined 3 points.

Chicago has failed to cover in every game so far, most recently a 41-10 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs as 13-point favorites in Week 3. The Bears trailed by just 7 points after the 1st quarter but the Chiefs scored 27 points in the 2nd quarter to take a 34-0 lead. Chicago scored its only points in the final quarter, connecting on a 21-yard field goal just 86 seconds in and a 9-yard TD pass to WR DJ Moore with 4:20 remaining.

The Bears’ defense has been a liability this season, giving up 27 or more points in their 3 games, which combined with QB Justin Fields playing as a pocket passer instead of a running quarterback, have put the Bears in a tough position.

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Broncos at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Broncos -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Bears +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos -3.5 (-105) | Bears +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Broncos at Bears key injuries

Broncos

LB Frank Clark (hip) out
C Lloyd Cushenberry (illness) questionable
LB Josey Jewell (hip) out
DL Mike Purcell (ribs) out
S Justin Simmons (hip) questionable

Bears

CB Josh Blackwell (hamstring) out
CB Eddie Jackson (foot) out
CB Jaylon Johnson (hamstring) out

Broncos at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Broncos 22, Bears 17

Moneyline

It’s difficult to bring up stats on the Denver Broncos after last week’s horrendous loss since giving up 70 points in 1 of the 3 games you play skews everything.

The Bears rank 31st in passing yards per game (148.3), 30th in offensive sack percentage (12.87) and 29th in completion percentage (57.95). They have just a 1% sack rate on defense, the worst in the NFL, and allow 8.7 yards per pass, which is 31st.

Despite playing in Chicago I think it’s a tough ask to beat a Denver that will look to bounce back from an historical loss in Week 3.

PASS on the moneyline and look to the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

Home ‘dogs this year are 7-10-1 against the spread. This line opened at Bears +2.5 before moving to +3.5, so the money coming in is on the Broncos.

With the injuries the Bears have in the secondary, there will be plenty of opportunities for Wilson to throw deep and pad Denver’s score.

BET BRONCOS -3.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Both teams have struggled to score this season. The line is surprisingly high for this matchup, most likely because both defenses seem to be significant liabilities for their team.

However, I still like the Under. The Bears are 25th in 3rd down conversions (34.21%) and the Broncos are just as bad (34.29%). Combine that with Denver’s 45% red-zone touchdown percentage (25th in the NFL) and it seems prime for a low-scoring matchup.

LEAN UNDER 46 (-110).

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Broncos Notebook: Baron Browning, Broncos’ OLBs to be key to Denver’s defense performance

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July 30, 2024

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Broncos Notebook: Baron Browning, Broncos’ OLBs to be key to Denver’s defense performance

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos’ history is one built upon high defensive standards.

As the Broncos aim to meet that mark and post a strong performance in 2024, Head Coach Sean Payton believes that the outside linebacker room will play a key role in getting the job done.

“It’s an important position in this defense,” Payton said Tuesday. “… You’re looking for guys that are physical enough to set an edge in the run game and yet give you pass rush and convert when it’s a passing situation, so obviously it’s a really important position for what we do defensively.”

Outside linebacker Baron Browning shares this sentiment, and he is confident that his room is prepared to lead the charge as the defense looks to improve in 2024.

“I think the outside linebackers play a very pivotal role in this defense, so we’re just trying to be the leaders of the defense and make plays every day,” he said. “That’s our mindset and we’re believing in it.”

While developing a strong physical skill set will be essential to defensive success, Payton and Browning both believe that developing mental toughness will be equally as important when it comes to taking that leap forward.

“A lot of it is mental toughness,” Payton said. “It is so imperative that you develop not only that physical skill set, but that mental toughness.”

Added Browning: “[We want to] set a very physical and aggressive mindset. So, we’ve just been trying to hold each other to that standard each and every day.”

Payton is confident that developing this mental strength can be a difference-maker when fatigue begins to set in during the later stages of games, and he will look to leaders such as Browning to set the standard when faced with these game-altering situations.

Browning hopes to lead by example, as he is eager to have a larger presence this season. He will look to improve upon his 25 tackles (19 solo), 4.5 sacks, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles during the 10 games he played in 2023.

“To play 17 games this year — that’s my focus,” Browning said of his goals for 2024. “Just to be available for my teammates and just do whatever I can to help us win games. … And just as an edge, be disruptive.”

With players like Jonathon Cooper, Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss and others in the group, as well, the Broncos’ outside linebackers may soon show their ability to live up to lofty standards.

WIDE RECEIVER TIM PATRICK SHOWS PROMISE AHEAD OF 2024 SEASON

After battling injuries during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, wide receiver Tim Patrick is building momentum ahead of 2024.

Payton has been impressed with what he has seen so far and believes that Patrick is making steady progress both on and off the field.

“He’s continuing to gain confidence,” Payton said. “I’ve seen some really good things. There’s a whole other side of what he brings, too; he’s competitive, he’s tough, he’s one of the leaders in that room. … We’ve just got to make sure we build to where he’s at and understand it’s been a while [since he’s played].”

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton is equally as thrilled to have his longtime teammate back out on the field with him.

“It’s amazing to be able to have Tim back out on the field,” Sutton said. “Seeing him back out there, it brings a smile to my face. Tim and I have [been] doing this now for seven years together, and to be able to see him fight the adversity that he’s been through the past couple years and come out here with the mentality [that] he has, it’s been a lot of fun.”

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Husband and father arrested, charged in Denver double homicide

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July 30, 2024

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Husband and father arrested, charged in Denver double homicide

A Denver man was arrested Tuesday and charged with killing his wife and infant daughter on Monday morning.

Nicholas Myklebust called 911 Monday morning and told police he found his wife bleeding on the ground and their daughter not breathing. Police and fire rescue arrived at the apartment in the 3200 block of North Syracuse Street and the baby was pronounced dead at the scene. Myklebust’s wife was taken to the hospital where she later died.

Investigators have not publicly identified either victim.

Myklebust, 44, was interviewed by police, who noticed blood and bruising on Myklebust’s knuckles and scratches on his neck.

Nicholas Myklebust

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The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will determine and announce the cause and manner of death for the victims, as well as their identities.

Myklebust faces charges of first-degree murder, but he has not yet been formally charged.

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Austen Erblat is a digital producer and assignment editor at CBS News Colorado and is Covering Colorado First. Originally from South Florida, he’s been working as a journalist in Denver since 2022.

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Woman says after drinking in Denver with Dr. Stephen Matthews, she woke up naked, handcuffed and vom

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July 30, 2024

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