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OL Jonah Williams designated to return from IR

Out since the first quarter of the season opener, Williams could make his return to the starting lineup as early as this week.

The Arizona Cardinals could be getting offensive line help soon. They announced that the practice window for right tackle Jonah Williams was opened on Wednesday, designating him to return from injured reserve.

The move allows him to practice with the team and, within the next 21 days, can be activated and reinstated to the 53-man roster.

Williams injured his knee in the first quarter of the season opener and has been on injured reserve since.

Williams was signed this offseason to a two-year contract. Kelvin Beachum has been starting in his place.

It was uncertain whether Williams would be able to return, but they were targeting sometime in November.

We will see if they give him multiple weeks in practice to or if he could be in the lineup this weekend against the Chicago Bears.

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Dan Quinn wants no tickets to the roller coaster for Commanders

What Dan Quinn said about the Commanders’ early success and moving forward.

Dan Quinn likes metaphors.

He pulled out another one Monday when speaking with the media when asked how he wants the Commanders to handle this success they are experiencing.

Quinn has made it clear previously that he has no desire to have his team go on a roller coaster ride. He wants the Commanders to enjoy this, but he wants them to think through it and avoid the sharp turns upward and downward that can occur.

“Well, I think one, you talk about it (success),” Quinn said Monday. “And you make sure, you want them to feel that emotion in the locker room after a win. They’ve worked really hard to put themself into that space to do that. So, seeing that and feeling that, that’s a good thing. What you don’t want to do is tickets to the rollercoaster, man.”

In attempting to avoid emotional swings and swings in performance, Quinn is a big believer in being process-oriented. “We have a real process that we go through every single week to get us ready to play. And so that begins today and all the way through tomorrow and into Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We have a theme for every day. So, by staying consistent in that approach, I think that helps avoid the highs and lows.”

The same holds true in other sports as well. You need to avoid the trap of becoming results-driven rather than process-driven. You want your team to think and thus work toward the process of getting better.

Quinn still believes that though his team is 3-1, they can still improve in many areas. Thus, he wants that to be the focus.

“That’s the challenge to do the things that are really hard to do and you got to do them a lot. And so that’s the practice, that’s the grind that goes into it. And so that’s what we’ll chase man, absolute obsession with us getting better.”

The Commanders host the Cleveland Browns in Week 5.

Bears-Jets: 6 prop bets for Sunday’s game

Feeling lucky? Try predicting these six proposition bets for Sunday’s Bears-Jets game.

The Chicago Bears (3-8) are looking to break a four-game losing streak when they travel to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Jets (6-4) in Week 12.

Chicago is a 4.5-point road underdog against New York, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 39.5.

With all that in mind, Bears Wire presents six proposition bets for Sunday’s Bears-Jets game.

Bears open as underdogs vs. Jets in Week 12

The Bears are underdogs for the ninth time this season ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the Jets.

The Chicago Bears (3-8) will battle the New York Jets (6-4) on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to break a four-game losing streak.

With the Bears coming off a 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons (5-6) and quarterback Justin Fields nursing a left shoulder injury, oddsmakers are leaning in favor of the Jets in this Week 12 matchup.

The Bears have opened as 4.5-point road underdogs against the Jets in Week 12, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 41.

All eyes will be on the quarterback situation for both teams. For Chicago, Fields suffered a left shoulder injury that could force him to miss time. If that’s the case, it would be Trevor Siemian getting the nod. For New York, Zach Wilson’s starting job is up-in-the-air following a brutal outing in Week 11. If the Jets bench Wilson, they’d likely turn to backup Mike White.

This is the ninth time this season that Chicago are underdogs (previously against the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons). They were favored in Week 3 against the Houston Texans, Week 6 against the Commanders and Week 10 against the Lions.

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Bears open as underdogs vs. Falcons in Week 11

The Bears are underdogs for the eighth time this season ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Falcons.

The Chicago Bears (3-7) will battle the Atlanta Falcons (4-6) on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to break a three-game losing streak.

With the Bears coming off a 31-30 loss to the Detroit Lions (3-6) and quarterback Justin Fields’ continued dominance, oddsmakers believe this Week 11 matchup against Atlanta is a toss-up (but they believe a lot of points will be scored).

The Bears have opened as 3-point road underdogs against the Falcons in Week 11, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 50.5.

While Chicago’s defense has struggled mightily over the last three games, the Bears offense has thrived. Fields has emerged as one of the league’s most electric players and the offense is averaging 31 points per game over the last month.

This is the eighth time this season that Chicago are underdogs (previously against the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins). They were favored in Week 3 against the Houston Texans, Week 6 against the Commanders and Week 10 against the Lions.

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Bears odds: Chicago opens as favorite vs. Lions in Week 10

The Bears are favored for just the third time this season ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Lions.

The Chicago Bears (3-6) will battle the Detroit Lions (2-6) on Sunday, and Chicago is looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they welcome their NFC North foes to Soldier Field.

Even with the Bears coming off a 35-32 loss to the Miami Dolphins, oddsmakers feel confident about Chicago’s chances at home against the Lions.

The Bears have opened as three-point home favorites against the Lions in Week 10, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 48.5.

That surely has a lot to do with the emergence of quarterback Justin Fields, who had his coming-out party with a record-setting performance against Miami. Fields accounted for 301 yards and four touchdowns, including rushing for 178 yards — a regular-season NFL record for a quarterback.

This is just the third time this season that Chicago has been favored (previously against the Houston Texans in Week 3 and the Washington Commanders in Week 6).

They were underdogs against the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys.

Bears open as underdogs vs. Dolphins in Week 9

The Bears are underdogs for the seventh time this season ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins.

The Chicago Bears (3-5) will battle the Miami Dolphins (5-3) on Sunday, where Chicago will look to build off their impressive offensive showing in Week 8.

With the Bears coming off a 49-29 loss to the Dallas Cowboys (and the subsequent losses of Roquan Smith and Robert Quinn), oddsmakers don’t feel confident about their chances at home against the Dolphins.

The Bears have opened as 4.5-point home underdogs against the Dolphins in Week 9, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 45.5.

Despite the concerns about the defense (who will have to contend with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle), the offense is trending upward. Quarterback Justin Fields has played an impressive two-game stretch, where he’s utilizing his legs and arm to make plays on offense. There are still pass protection concerns, but Fields is impressing despite those struggles.

This is the seventh time this season that Chicago are underdogs (previously against the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys). They were favored in Week 3 against the Houston Texans and Week 6 against the Commanders.

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Bears open as huge underdogs vs. Cowboys in Week 8

The Bears are underdogs for the sixth time this season ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Cowboys.

The Chicago Bears (3-4) will battle the Dallas Cowboys (5-2) on Sunday, where Chicago will look to build on an impressive prime-time win where all phases excelled.

Despite the Bears coming off that dominating 33-14 win over the New England Patriots (3-4), oddsmakers don’t feel confident about their chances on the road against the Cowboys.

The Bears have opened as 9.5-point road underdogs against the Cowboys in Week 8, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 42.5.

Following their impressive Week 7 win, Chicago has plenty to build on. The Bears offense scored their most points (33) since 2020, and Justin Fields put together his best game as a pro. On defense, they continue to be one of the best second-half teams in the NFL and forced another four turnovers. But they’ll be tested against a dominant Cowboys team.

This is the sixth time this season that Chicago are underdogs (previously against the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots). They were favored in Week 3 against the Houston Texans and Week 6 against the Commanders.

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Bears open as 7.5-point underdogs vs. Patriots in Week 7

The Bears are underdogs for the fifth time this season ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Patriots.

The Chicago Bears (2-4) will battle the New England Patriots (3-3) next Monday night, where Chicago will be looking to clean things up after their Week 6 loss against the Washington Commanders (2-4).

With the Bears are coming off a frustrating loss to an underwhelming Commanders team, oddsmakers don’t feel confident about their chances on the road against the Patriots.

The Bears have opened as 7.5-point underdogs against the Patriots in Week 7, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 39.5.

There are plenty of concerns surrounding this Chicago team, especially the development of quarterback Justin Fields. The offensive line, down their best in Cody Whitehair, remains a liability, and there could be changes on the way.

Now, the Bears will go up against Bill Belichick, who’s beaten them five straight times dating back to 2002.

This is the fifth time this season that Chicago are underdogs (previously against the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings). They were favored in Week 3 against the Houston Texans and Week 6 against the Commanders.

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Bears-Commanders: 5 prop bets for Thursday’s game

Feeling lucky? Try predicting these five proposition bets for Thursday’s Bears-Commanders game.

Following a not-so-demoralizing loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears are looking to get back in the win column in a prime-time matchup in Week 6.

The Bears (2-3) and Washington Commanders (1-4) matchup will feature two struggling teams looking to right the ship, and they’ll both have a chance to do just that against a favorable opponent.

Chicago is a 0.5-point favorite at home against Washington, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

With all that in mind, Bears Wire presents five proposition bets for Thursday’s Bears-Commanders game.