The Jacksonville Jaguars finally got their first win of 2024. Can they add to that as they head to London for a showdown with the Chicago Bears ?
The Jags are 1-4 after beating the Indianapolis Colts 37-34 with a last-minute field goal. It was by far the best the offense has looked all season. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 371 yards and two touchdowns, with 122 yards and one score going to stellar rookie Brian Thomas Jr . Coach Doug Pederson might have unlocked a new weapon in Tank Bigsby, who put up 101 yards and two TDs after Travis Etienne was limited by a shoulder injury.
The Bears (3-2) head into Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a two-game winning streak. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had his best game as a pro, going 20 of 29 for 304 yards and two TDs, both to star receiver DJ Moore. Chicago boasts one of the toughest defenses in the NFL, allowing 17 points per game and forcing 11 turnovers so far.
Can the Jaguars keep up their winning ways? NFL reporters and analysts weigh in with their picks:
All three members of the USA TODAY panel picked Chicago to win. Tyler Dragon predicted a 21-20 final score: "The Jaguars finally earned a win last week. The Jags get a trip to London to face the Bears as a reward. Three of Jacksonville’s losses have been within five points. Expect a close one against a Bears team that’s been in four one-score games to begin the year. Caleb Williams had a career-high 126.2 passer rating in Week 5. Chicago has some advantages on the outside."
Vinnie Iyer picked Chicago to win 24-20: "It took 2021 No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence celebrating his 25th birthday last Sunday to put up a needed big game to lift Jacksonville to its first victory of the season. But there's no winning streak in Jacksonville's home away from home in London. The Bears have gotten hot with 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, who will take advantage of another weak pass defense with his streamlined weapons, DJ Moore, D'Andre Swift, and Cole Kmet. Even more good rushing success from the Jaguars won't be enough across the pond."
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Pete Prisco picked Jacksonville to win 30-27: "The Jaguars won for the first time last week and Trevor Lawrence played well. But this Bears defense will present a much bigger challenge this week. Even so, I think both teams will score a bunch. The Jaguars defense has issues that Caleb Williams can attack. In the end, Lawrence will make one more play to win it."
John Breech picked Chicago to win 20-17.
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Iain MacMillan picked Chicago to cover: "Considering the Jaguars rank eighth in passing play percentage (61.46%), the Bears' secondary is going to cause a ton of issues for Lawrence and their receiving core. Even if they do find something, they'll need to score in bunches to survivor poor defensive play and win this game. Stylistically, this is a dream matchup for Chicago."
Jaguars vs Bears game odds, spread and lines
Chicago is favored to defeat Jacksonville, according to the BetMGM NFL odds . Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering betting promos in 2024 .
All odds as of Wednesday, October 9.
- Spread: Bears -2
- Over/under: 45
- Moneyline: Jaguars +110, Bears -135
Where to watch Jacksonville Jaguars vs Chicago Bears: Time, TV schedule, streaming info
- When: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, October 13
- Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, England)
- TV: WJXX (ABC Channel 25) in Jacksonville, NFL Network
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
Jaguars vs. Bears will broadcast nationally on NFL Network in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season. The game will be broadcast locally on WJXX/ABC 25. Rich Eisen and Kurt Warner will call the game from the booth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Stacey Dales and Jamie Erdahl reporting from the sidelines.
Streaming options include Fubo , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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