Chicago Bears week 7 Preview

Week 7 has arrived, and the Chicago Bears are riding a three-game win streak as they return to Soldier Field for the first time in nearly a month. After a bye and back-to-back road wins, they’re finally home, and waiting for them are the New Orleans Saints, fresh off their flight from the Bayou and ready for battle on the lakefront.

It’s Bears vs. Saints. Noon kickoff. All eyes on Chicago. This is your Week 7 preview.

The Records:

Chicago is 3–2 after a 25–24 win at Washington and sits 4th in the NFC North. 

New Orleans is 1-5 after losing at home to New England 25-19 and currently sit last in the NFC South. 

🗓️: Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 
⏱️: Noon 
📍: Solider Field, Chicago, IL
📺: Fox 

💰The Odds 

The Bears are a 4.5-point favorite over the Saints in NFL Week 7 Chicago is -225 on the moneyline

New Orleans is +185 on the Moneyline 

Over/Under 46.5

Bears have a 65.5% chance to beat Saints on Sunday

Saints a 34.2% chance to beat Bears on Sunday

🐻Our Bears

The Bears’ offense found its rhythm against Washington on Monday Night Football, moving the ball effectively despite some questionable calls from the officials. They leaned on the run game to set up play-action, creating balance and opening up opportunities all over the field. Even if D.J. Moore is unable to suit up, Chicago should still find success through the air.

The offensive line had its best outing of the season, from Darnell Wright to Drew Dalman and 2nd year standout Theo Benedet shined in his first professional start. This group is starting to gel, and the improvement is showing on every snap.

DeAndre Swift popped up on the injury report this week, but he appears ready to go. After his breakout performance against Washington, look for the Bears to feed him early and often. The Saints have been tough against the run allowing just 3.8 yards per carry but I expect Chicago’s offensive line to dig in, open up lanes, and use the run game to set up play-action and downfield shots.

New Orleans has struggled to defend the pass this season, giving up 13 passing touchdowns and allowing opposing quarterbacks to complete 69.5% and 111 passer rating against. That sets the stage for Caleb Williams to continue his development — and potentially deliver another breakout performance in front of the home crowd.

If D.J. Moore is sidelined, expect Luther Burden to see a major uptick in targets and take on a bigger role. Also keep an eye on Rome Odunze this could be a prime bounce-back spot for him after a somewhat slow week in Washington.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Bears looked balanced and sharp. Linebacker T.J. Edwards continues to lead with poise, and with another week under his belt, Kyler Gordon should be ready to take a bigger step forward.

Chicago’s run defense is steadily improving, and they’ll be tested again this week. But with the way the front seven has been playing — and the secondary tightening up — I expect another solid showing against a Saints offense still searching for consistency.

⚜️The Saints

Spencer Rattler is coming off an efficient performance, completing 76.9% of his passes (20-of-26) for 227 yards and earning a 93.2 offensive grade from PFF though he didn’t throw for a touchdown. On the season, he's completed 68.5% of his passes for 1,217 yards, six touchdowns, and just one interception. He’s not playing at a level that can carry the Saints to victory on his own, but he’s also not making mistakes that lose them games.

Alvin Kamara has contributed on the ground with 314 rushing yards and added 22 receptions for 122 yards, but he has just one touchdown all season. He’ll likely pick up some yards against an improving Bears run defense, but I don’t expect an explosive game from him.

In the passing game, two names to watch are Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson. Olave has been heavily targeted — 64 times — and has hauled in 39 catches for 342 yards (8.8 yards per catch) and one touchdown. While he hasn't broken out statistically this year, his volume makes him a consistent threat.

But maybe the biggest matchup concern for Chicago is tight end Juwan Johnson. The Bears have struggled against tight ends this season Monday night, they gave up another touchdown to TE Zach Ertz. Johnson has 26 catches on 37 targets for 237 yards (9.1 YPC) and a touchdown on the year. If the Saints are looking to exploit a weakness, he could be the guy. *Taysom Hill just in his 2nd week back from IR is another guy the Bears must be aware of at all times*  

On defense, Pete Werner and Demario Davis have been the heartbeat of this Saints unit. As a whole, New Orleans ranks 18th in points allowed and 10th in sacks, but some of the advanced metrics tell a different story. The Saints rank 28th in both defensive DVOA and defensive dropback EPA suggesting that while they can get after the quarterback, they’re vulnerable in coverage and susceptible to giving up efficient drives.

🔮The Prediction 

New Orleans has struggled over the past five games, allowing opponents to score an average of 25 points per game. Their inability to tighten up defensively has been a key factor in their current winless streak on the road. Offensively, the Saints are averaging just 18.5 points per game this season — a number they'll need to improve if they hope to come away with a much-needed road win.

Meanwhile, the Bears have quietly become one of the NFL’s most consistent scoring offenses. They're the only team in the league to score at least 21 points in each of their first five games — a feat they haven’t accomplished since 1995. They’ve put points on the board in 18 of 20 quarters this season, including 12 of their last 13. That trend should continue against a Saints defense that’s struggled mightily outside the Superdome.

New Orleans has surrendered a combined 75 points in their road losses to the Bills and Seahawks — and I expect the Bears to find similar success moving the ball and lighting up the scoreboard.

Chicago comes into this game with momentum, and I expect them to build on what they’ve established over the last month. Even though the Saints have one of the stingier run defenses on the road (allowing just over 3 yards per carry), the Bears can stick to the same formula that worked so well against Washington on Monday night: pound the rock, control the tempo, and use the run game to set up explosive play-action passes.

If they can establish the run early, it should create plenty of opportunities downfield — especially against a Saints secondary that’s been vulnerable to big plays in recent weeks.

I expect a physical, competitive game, but the Bears’ offensive balance and recent form give them the edge. I like Chicago to cover the spread here.

Pound the Bears -4.5 on the lakefront.

Prediction 27-17