The Chicago Bears (1-1) are facing off against the Indianapolis Colts (0-2) today in Week 3, as the Bears aim to rebound from their recent loss.
Chicago is coming off a tough 19-13 defeat to the Houston Texans, where their offense struggled for the second consecutive week. Despite a solid first half from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, he faced relentless pressure from a shaky offensive line, leading to challenges in executing plays. The bears vs colts’ defense performed admirably, keeping them in contention until the final moments, but the offense faltered on their last possession.
Meanwhile, the Colts are looking to shake off a 16-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Despite running back Jonathan Taylor rushing for over 100 yards, the Colts’ offense was sluggish, hampered by the Packers’ defense. They face a Bears defense that recently limited a strong AFC offense to just one touchdown.
Late Game Action: Bears Score Touchdown
With two minutes remaining, the Bears made a valiant effort, cutting the Colts’ lead to just five points. A 12-play, 70-yard drive culminated in a 6-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to Cole Kmet. Score: Colts 21, Bears 16.
The Bears struggled offensively yet again, suffering a critical turnover when a strip sack by rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu put the Colts in scoring position. Jonathan Taylor rushed for a 1-yard touchdown shortly after, extending Indianapolis’s lead to two scores. Score: Colts 21, Bears 9.
In a much-needed offensive push, the Bears finally found the end zone in the fourth quarter. Williams connected with fellow rookie Rome Odunze for a 1-yard touchdown after a strong 13-play, 70-yard drive. Though the Bears failed to convert a two-point attempt, they narrowed the Colts’ lead to one score. Score: Colts 14, Bears 9.
Colts Extend Their Lead
A costly penalty on the Bears during a Colts punt allowed Indianapolis to maintain possession, leading to a quick one-play, 80-yard touchdown drive capped by a 1-yard score from Trey Sermon. This gave the Colts a significant two-score advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Score: Colts 14, Bears 3.
Game Broadcast Information
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial), Paramount+
- Radio: ESPN 1000
The game is being broadcast regionally on CBS, with Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, and Jason McCourty calling the action from Lucas Oil Stadium, while AJ Ross reports from the sidelines.
Predictions for the Game
This matchup is expected to be close and low-scoring, reminiscent of the Bears-Titans and Colts-Packers games earlier in the season. If Chicago’s defense can effectively contain Jonathan Taylor and pressure quarterback Anthony Richardson, they have a viable path to victory, even if the offense struggles. Following the Packers’ blueprint, a strong defensive performance combined with just enough offensive output could lead the Bears to a narrow win. Predicted score: Bears 20, Colts 17.