Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints NFL Preview: Team news, betting, tickets, live stream, Fantasy Football and more

The Chicago Bears return to Soldier Field with some confidence behind them, riding a two-game win streak and victories in three of their last five outings. Their latest triumph was a nail-biter, slipping past the Raiders with a 25–24 win that came down to the wire.

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints are desperate to stop the slide. They've dropped four of their last five and are coming off a 25–19 loss to the Patriots. With frustrations mounting, New Orleans will look to this road matchup as a chance to reset and spark some life back into their season.

Caleb Williams and the Bears are starting to find their groove, and the timing couldn't be better. With momentum building and confidence growing by the week, they now stroll back into Soldier Field for what looks like a tailor-made opportunity to keep the good times rolling, a soft landing spot against a New Orleans side that's been anything but intimidating. It's the kind of matchup the Bears should feast on if they're serious about proving their recent surge is no fluke.

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Soldier Field

The Bears and Saints will meet in Week 7 of the NFL season at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, starting at 1:00 pm ET.

Team news & squads

Chicago Bears team news

Chicago's defense looked shaky early in the season, but the return of linebacker T.J. Edwards and cornerback Kyler Gordon has shored things up, helping the Bears squeak out a 23-22 win over Washington. Suddenly, a unit that looked like a sieve is showing signs of life.

On the offensive side, Caleb Williams is gaining momentum, steadily improving his rhythm under center, while D’Andre Swift is emerging as a force in the backfield after his monster performance last week. Williams went 22-for-37 for one touchdown and one interception, pushing his season total to 927 passing yards. He's not just a pocket passer either — he's added 110 yards on the ground, giving Chicago a dual-threat dynamic. 

Swift has already piled up 187 rushing yards, leading the Bears on the ground, and rookie wideout Rome Odunze continues to impress, racking up 296 yards through the air and quickly establishing himself as a go-to target.

DJ Moore's status for Sunday's clash with the Saints remains up in the air, but there’s a glimmer of optimism amid the uncertainty. Coach Ben Johnson reported that Moore will be "day to day" while recovering from his groin injury. Given the short turnaround after Monday night's win, it's looking increasingly likely that Moore will sit this one out, giving him extra time to recharge ahead of Week 8 against the Ravens. Pass rusher Austin Booker (knee) and running back Travis Homer (calf) are also both questionable for the game after missing the first five games of the regular season.

Bears injury report: DJ Moore, WR - Questionable , Cario Santos, K - Questionable , Grady Jarrett, DE - Questionable , Noah Sewell, LB - Questionable , Travis Homer, RB - IR-R

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New Orleans Saints team news

The Saints, meanwhile, are limping into this one, having lost four of five, most recently dropping a 25-19 decision to the Patriots. Quarterback Spencer Rattler has been efficient despite the struggles, completing 20 of 26 passes in New England and totaling 1,217 yards this season. 

Alvin Kamara has led the ground attack with 314 yards, while receivers Chris Olave (342 yards) and Rashid Shaheed (316 yards) anchor the passing game. Defensively, however, New Orleans has been porous, allowing 25 points per game over their last five outings, a stat that will worry anyone facing Williams and a Bears offense trending upward.

Saints injury report: Isaac Yiadom, CB - Questionable , John Ridgeway III, DT - IR-R , Trey Palmer, WR - IR , Vernon, Broughton, DT - IR , Julian Blackmon, S - IR

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The showdown between the Bears and the Saints is set for Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, a venue that packs in up to 61,500 fans and promises a fiery atmosphere on game day.

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Bears vs Saints Fantasy Football

Even with New Orleans' rough record, Spencer Rattler (14.7 projected W7 fpts) has been a quietly efficient force this season. He's completing 68.5% of his passes for 1,217 yards with six touchdowns and only a single interception. Rattler isn't the guy to single-handedly carry the Saints to victory, but he's doing just enough to avoid costing them games. His careful handling of the football makes him a solid matchup-based QB2 this week, and Sunday’s matchup against a shaky Bears defense gives him a chance to shine.

In the backfield, Alvin Kamara (8.9 projected W7 fpts) dominated with a 62% snap share over Kendre Miller's 39%, but neither rusher lit the field on fire. Miller had another potential target nullified by a penalty, while Kamara led the backfield in touches with five catches for 45 yards. Interestingly, the red-zone rushing score went to Taysom Hill, highlighting some creative deployment in the Saints' offense.

Chicago's offense has been dialing up pre-snap motion, using it on a season-high 63.6% of dropbacks alongside a 44.8% play-action rate, trends that have put Caleb Williams (19.3 projected W7 fpts) in prime positions. Williams hasn't been flawless, the Raiders game was a reality check, but he's shown QB1-caliber upside three times in five starts. With a 26-point team total and a friendly home environment, Williams is poised for another high-ceiling performance.

D’Andre Swift (11.1 projected W7 fpts) finally reminded fantasy managers of his explosiveness on Monday night. He led the Panthers in rushing with 108 yards at 7.7 yards per carry and dominated as a receiver with 67 yards and a touchdown through the air. After a quiet start to the season, this display was the kind of multi-dimensional impact fantasy owners have been waiting for.

Meanwhile, Rome Odunze (11.15 projected W7 fpts) had his first off-week as a top-24 WR. But the lack of fantasy production was hardly his fault — two plays had the potential to completely turn his stat line around, a reminder that sometimes WR outcomes hinge on just a few game-changing moments.

Bears vs Saints Game Predictions

The Saints may only have a single win to their name, but let's not kid ourselves, they're not nearly as hopeless as their preseason outlook suggested. Spencer Rattler has flashed enough poise and arm talent to keep New Orleans competitive, while the defense has quietly become a tough nut to crack against the run, giving up a modest 3.8 yards per carry.

The issue, though, is consistency. Chicago's defense has made its living off turnovers lately, forcing an eye-popping 11 takeaways in the past three games, a pace that's simply impossible to sustain. Strip away those lucky bounces, and you're left with a unit that’s dead last in the NFL in yards allowed per play (6.5). That's the kind of number that usually gets defensive coordinators sweating through their headsets.

The Saints' defense hasn't done them many favors either. They sit 28th in both defensive DVOA and defensive dropback EPA, numbers that spell trouble when Caleb Williams is starting to heat up. The rookie is finding his rhythm alongside Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, forming a trio that's growing more dangerous by the week.

Chicago's offense, for its part, moved the ball well against Washington on Monday night, even while fighting through some questionable officiating. And with or without D.J. Moore, the Bears should have plenty of firepower to exploit New Orleans' secondary.

Prediction: The Bears ride their offensive momentum and edge out a spirited Saints squad in a back-and-forth battle. Chicago 30, New Orleans 26.

Bears vs Saints Betting Odds

Spread

Saints +5.5 (-113)

Bears -5.5 (-109)

Moneyline

Saints +205

Bears -260

Total

OVER 47 (-110)

UNDER 47 (-110)

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