We're monitoring the forecasts for Sunday of NFL Week 1, particularly one of the more attractive matchups featuring the Tennessee Titans taking on the Chicago Bears.
The 2024 season opener has plenty of storylines to watch for. The Bears turn a new leaf with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the recent draft. On the Titans' sideline, first-year head coach Brian Callahan will also be making his debut.
The non-conference game at Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon promises not just entertainment but significant betting and fantasy football implications as well.
Let's examine all the elements for the season opener, highlighted by what's expected to be pretty solid Titans vs. Bears weather Sunday.
Titans vs. Bears Weather, Projections, Odds, NFL Sunday Forecast for Week 1
| Titans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | +154 |
| Bears Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | -185 |
Moving to the odds, the Bears are currently favored by about 3.5 points, although this number has been bet down since the opening lines.
Our projections put the Bears ahead by slightly more, at Bears -4.3. The over/under stands at 44.5, with our calculations nudging it up to 45.3. Based on these projections, we're looking at a final score of around Bears 24.8 to Titans 20.5.
Now, let’s talk weather. We’ve tracked a pleasant 70-degree afternoon forecast for Soldier Field. The wind will be blowing at 9 mph from west to east, which will definitely favor kickers aiming at the east goalpost.
For those interested in how weather impacts NFL picks, you’ll be intrigued by our insights for the rest of the Week 1 card.
Two games on Sunday are windy enough to set off one of our historically-winning systems.
NFL over/unders get affected significantly by wind, especially in the