TNF: Chicago Bears Carolina Panthers prediction game thread

Thursday Night Football, Week 10: Chicago Bears host Carolina Panthers. Bears are 3.5 point favorites. Rookie quarterbacks face off in this matchup.

It's Thursday Night Football and Week 10 is here, with the Chicago Bears taking on the Carolina Panthers. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Bears are favored by 3.5 points at home.

Both teams have had a tough go of it so far this season, with the Panthers sitting at a 1-7 record after a recent loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young has struggled, with a 77 passer rating and an average of 5.5 yards per attempt. The Panthers will need a significant improvement from him if they want to climb out of their current bottom-dwelling status.

On the other side, the Bears are 2-7 and will be starting rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent in place of the injured Justin Fields. Bagent, an undrafted rookie from Shepherd University, has stepped up in Fields' absence and has led the team to a 1-2 record in his three starts. His passer rating of 71 isn't stellar, but it's been a decent performance given the circumstances.

As for tonight's game, I'm predicting a mild upset with the Panthers coming out on top against the Bears. I've made my pick using the Tallysight widget, but I have to emphasize that my picks are not a reliable basis for gambling. It's important to make your own picks and consider using DraftKings Sportsbook if you do decide to bet. Good luck!