Eagles vs Bears Final Injury Report on Monday Night Football
By Michael Harrison in NFL News
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- The Philadelphia Eagles clash with the Chicago Bears to cap off Week 3 on Monday Night Football
- See the final injury report with updates on Caleb Williams and Saquon Barkley
- Which key players are suiting up and which ones will be sidelined for this important battle?
As the Chicago Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on MNF, the betting landscape is taking heavy action based on the injury report. I always look for an edge when breaking down NFL odds, and this tilt has plenty of it. Both teams are carrying significant injury concerns into this affair.
The Bears have already ruled out starting quarterback Caleb Williams with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, forcing a pivot to Case Keenum under center. Meanwhile, the Eagles are confirmed without critical pass-catchers Dallas Goedert and Hollywood Brown. I rely on the best NFL betting apps to monitor line movement, and the market splits are reacting fast. Keep reading to see how these confirmed designations impact the handle and where I am finding betting value before kickoff.
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
With ten players listed on the injury report, the Eagles bring plenty of question marks to Chicago. Several key players have already been ruled out, while others carry designations that demand close attention from bettors.
Below is the latest injury rundown for Philadelphia, sorted by practice participation and game status to highlight the most pressing concerns.
Impact on the Betting Lines
The Eagles sit as 4-point road favorites at BetMGM, but their offense will be severely compromised. Dallas Goedert, Hollywood Brown, and offensive tackle Fred Johnson have all been ruled out. With those three players officially sidelined, I expect the sharps to fade Philadelphia ATS. It provides context for why the point total remains a modest 41.5.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is listed as Questionable with a pectoral injury despite logging full practices. His availability remains a game-time decision and could significantly affect Philadelphia’s pass rush.
Without Goedert and Brown, the burden on Jalen Hurts shifts heavily. His passing yards line sits at O/U 214.5 at BetMGM. Philadelphia must lean on DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, who are both confirmed active after logging full practices. Smith is poised for a massive target share with the receiving room thinned out.
Barkley carries no injury designation heading into tonight’s duel and is ready to handle a heavy ground and pound workload. His rushing yards line is O/U 71.5. With so many confirmed absences in the passing game, expect the Eagles to funnel volume through Barkley and Smith on Sunday.
Chicago Bears Injury Report
The home team is dealing with a confirmed absence at the most important position on the field. The Bears currently have nine players on their Week 3 injury report, and the quarterback situation is heavily influencing how sportsbooks price this game.
Below are the injured players sorted by their latest practice participation and game status.
Impact on the Betting Lines
The headline for bettors is definitive: starting quarterback Caleb Williams has been ruled out with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and he faces an estimated 3–4 week recovery timeline. This helps explain why Chicago sits at +170 on the moneyline at BetMGM, despite playing at Soldier Field. Be sure to claim your bet365 bonus now if you want to bet the underdog.
With Williams sidelined and QB2 Tyson Bagent (concussion) less than 100%, Case Keenum is expected to step in as the starter. Keenum’s passing yards prop is set at O/U 166, despite him not playing a regular season game since 2023. Bagent has cleared concussion protocol and logged a full practice, signaling he is available as the No. 2 I always check NFL public betting splits to see where the sharp money lands, and the ticket splits heavily favor fading Chicago’s passing attack regardless of which quarterback takes snaps.
The Bears also lost linebacker Noah Sewell (Achilles) and defensive lineman Shemar Turner (Knee), both ruled out. Those absences thin Chicago’s defensive front and could open running lanes for Barkley and the Eagles’ ground game.
Elsewhere, running back Kyle Monangai recorded a full practice. A healthy backfield is crucial for an offense that must lean heavily on the run to protect a veteran game manager in Keenum. Monangai’s rushing yards total currently sits at O/U 39.5. Claim your BetMGM promo now if you want to back his ground game.
Finally, the Chicago special teams unit is in solid shape despite an injury designation. Kicker Cairo Santos popped up with a hip issue, but his full participation indicates he is ready to go.
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 20 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.