The Chicago Bears (6-9) are looking to win their second consecutive game when they face the Atlanta Falcons (7-8) on Sunday.The Bears are coming off a 27-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals (3-12), where they were jumped out to a 21-7 halftime lead. But unlike the previous week, they were able to hold on despite a lackluster outing by the offense in the second half.
Now, Chicago has an opportunity to win back-to-back games for the second time this season — and end 2023 on a high note.
The Bears are 2.5-point home favorites against the Falcons, according to BetMGM. But what do the experts think? Here’s a look:
USA TODAY’s Week 17 picks
Jarrett Bell: Falcons
Chris Bumbaca: Falcons
Lorenzo Reyes: Bears
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Bears
Nate Davis: Bears
Safid Deen: Bears
Tyler Dragon: Bears
Victoria Davis: Bears
NFL.com’s Week 17 picks
Ali Bhanpuri: Bears
Brooke Cersosimo: Bears
Dan Parr: Bears
Gennaro Filice: Bears
Tom Blair: Bears
ESPN’s Week 17 picks
Stephania Bell: Bears
Matt Bowen: Bears
Mike Clay: Bears
Jeremy Fowler: Falcons
Dan Graziano: Bears
Kimberley Martin: Bears
Eric Moody: Bears
Jason Reid: Bears
Lindsey Thiry: Bears
Sam Wickersham: Bears
CBS Sports’ Week 17 picks
Pete Prisco: Bears
Will Brinson: Bears
Jared Dubin: Bears
Ryan Wilson: Bears
John Breech: Bears
Tyler Sullivan: Bears
Dave Richard: Bears
Jamey Eisenberg: Bears
MMQB’s Week 17 picks
Albert Breer: Falcons
Mitch Goldich: Bears
Claire Kuwana: Bears
Gilberto Manzano: Falcons
Conor Orr: Falcons
John Pluym: Bears
Matt Verderame: Bears
Week 17: Bill Bender – Bears 23, Falcons 18
The Falcons are a game back in the NFC South race, but they are just 2-5 S/U and average 13.5 points per game on the road. Justin Fields put up an average of 196.5 passing yards and 77.5 rushing yards in the last two home starts, both victories. Look for the Bears to thrive in the spoiler role as a home favorite.
Athlon Sports’ Week 17 picks
Alek Arend: Bears
Matt Audilet: Bears
Cameron Flynn: Falcons
Bleacher Report’s Week 17 picks (vs. spread)
Gary Davenport: Bears
Brad Gagnon: Bears
Ian Hanford: Bears
Kris Knox: Bears
Maurice Moton: Falcons
Wes O’Donnell: Falcons
Brent Sobleski: Falcons
Bears Wire’s Week 17 picks
Alyssa Barbieri: Bears
Brendan Sugrue: Bears
Lucas Hunt: Bears
Ryan Fedrau: Bears
Experts overwhelmingly believe the Bears will beat the Falcons on New Year’s Eve. Here’s how the final tally looks:
Bears: 43
Falcons: 10
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