{"id":629333,"date":"2025-09-14T15:10:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=629333"},"modified":"2025-09-14T15:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:11:02","slug":"detroit-lions-vs-chicago-bears-preview-predictions-betting-odds-nfl-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/detroit-lions-vs-chicago-bears-preview-predictions-betting-odds-nfl-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Preview, Predictions, and Betting Odds – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Preview, Predictions, and Betting Odds – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 2<\/h2>

The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears<\/a> in a crucial NFC North showdown on September 14, 2025. After a 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Packers, Detroit, led by Jared Goff, seeks a rebound against a Bears team that fell 27-24 to the Vikings. With both teams 0-1, this game is pivotal for early divisional standings.<\/p>

Chicago’s Caleb Williams and new coach Ben Johnson face a Lions defense anchored by Aidan Hutchinson. Expect a high-energy\/scoring clash as both teams aim to avoid a 0-2 start to their seasons. <\/p>

Recommended Bets<\/th>FanDuel<\/th>BetMGM<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Jahmyr Gibbs to rush for over 67.5 rushing yards <\/td>-114<\/a><\/td>-115<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
David Montgomery rushing attempts over 10.5 <\/td>-130<\/a><\/td>-135<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Total Score Over 45.5<\/td>-140<\/a><\/td>-130<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

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Analysis and Rationale <\/h2>

Jahmyr Gibbs is likely to exceed 67.5 rushing yards against the Chicago Bears<\/a> in Week 2 because despite a 19-yard Week 1 vs the Packers, Gibbs averaged 83.1 yards per game in 2024, hitting over 67.5 in 12 of 17 games. Chicago’s defense allowed 129.7 rushing yards per game last season, and Gibbs’ 4.7 yards per carry in their last meeting suggests a bounce-back to 80+ yards. <\/p>

For our second bet, David Montgomery is likely to exceed 10.5 rushing attempts because despite a modest 11 carries for 25 yards in Detroit’s Week 1 loss to the Packers, Montgomery averaged 15 carries per game in 2024, hitting over 10.5 in 11 of 14 games. The Bears’ rushing defense is still a work in progress which suggests that that Montgomery could exceed 10.5 rush attempts.<\/p>

Lastly, the total points to go surpass 45.5 comes in as both offense are explosive. While the Lions had a bad game offensively in Week 1, we expect them to readjust and be ready this time around. Meanwhile, the Bears had a solid outing offensively against the Vikings, but their defense failed to contain JJ McCarthy in the fourth quarter. With Jared Goff leading the Lions’ offense, and Caleb Williams playing significantly better in season 2, evident by Week 1 performance, we expect a high-scoring game.<\/p>

Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Preview<\/h2>

The Detroit Lions<\/a> host the Chicago Bears in a pivotal NFC North matchup on September 14, 2025, at Ford Field. Both teams are 0-1 after Week 1 loss. This matchup carries some extra drama as Caleb Williams faces Ben Johnson’s former team and it will be the first time since Johnson’s take over as a head coach for the Bears, that he will face the Detroit Lions where he served as an offensive coordinator. <\/p>

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For immediate release: pic.twitter.com\/cXC10lLZs2<\/a><\/p>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>