NFL Prop Bets: Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears - Week 1
The Chicago Bears (0-0) face the Carolina Panthers (0-0) at Bank of America Stadium for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Bears started the week as 2.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.0, leaving the Bears at -166 and Panthers at +140.
The total points line is set at 47.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 25-22 Chicago.
- The Bears (-112) had a 12-5-2 ATS record last season, while the Panthers (-108) held a record of 11-7-0.
- The Bears had a 9-9-1 O/U record last season (meaning nine games went over the total points line, nine went under and one resulted in a push). The Panthers had an 8-10-0 O/U record last season.
Points on the board
- The Bears averaged 25.9 points per game last season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers averaged only 18.3 (27th).
- Defensively, the Bears conceded 24.4 points per game last season (23rd in the league), while the Panthers gave up an average of 22.4 points (15th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 369.5, the Bears ranked 6th in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Panthers ranked 27th with just 295.6 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Bears gave up 361.8 per game last season (29th in the league), an inferior number to the Panthers, who allowed an average of 327.2 (16th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Bears averaged 225.1 passing yards per game last season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers' defense gave up 203.9 passing yards per game (15th) last season.
- Meanwhile, the Panthers averaged 179.3 passing yards per game last season (26th in the league), while the Bears' defense gave up 227.2 passing yards per game (22nd) during the 2025 season.
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Bears recorded an impressive 144.5 rushing yards per game last season (3rd in the league). This should be an area of focus for the Panthers, who rank 20th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 123.3 per game.
- On the other hand, the Panthers averaged 116.3 rushing yards per game last season (19th in the league) and although not a massively impressive number, they could still try to take advantage in this areagiven the Bears allowed 134.5 rushing yards per game (27th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Bears recorded 33 total takeaways last season (1st in the league), while the Panthers recorded 21 (T10th).
- On offense, the Bears recorded 11 total giveaways last season (1st in the league), bettering the Panthers' number of 23 (T21st).
First to Score
The Bears are -140 to score first, while the Panthers are +110.
- The Bears scored first in 12 of their 19 games last season.
- The Panthers scored first in eight of their 18 games last season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Bears are -140 to record the first touchdown, while the Panthers are +110.
- The Bears recorded the first touchdown in 10 of their 19 games last season.
- The Panthers recorded the first touchdown in seven of their 17 games last season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Touchdown | 7 / 19 | +184 |
| Chicago Field Goal | 5 / 19 | +313 |
| Chicago Safety | 0 / 19 | +7500 |
| Carolina Touchdown | 5 / 17 | +260 |
| Carolina Field Goal | 3 / 17 | +381 |
| Carolina Safety | 0 / 17 | +6100 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Bears are -148 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Panthers are +119.
- The Bears were the first to score 10 points in eight of their 19 games last season.
- The Panthers were the first to score 10 points in five of their 17 games last season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Bears are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -135, while the Panthers are +114.
- The Bears had an 8-7-4 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Panthers held a record of 5-9-4.
Last Time They Met
The Bears recorded a 36-10 beatdown over the Panthers at Soldier Field when these teams last met in Week 5, 2024. The Bears have now won four straight against the Panthers.
