Caleb Williams player props Week 13: Passing yards props and odds (Bears vs Lions)
Can Caleb Williams find a way to lead the Chicago Bears (4-7) to an upset victory over the Detroit Lions (10-1) or will the defending NFC North champions feast on the rookie quarterback in this early Thanksgiving Day game?
It’s going to be a tough one for a Bears team looking to turn the season around. With 3 of the last 5 losses going down to the last play, Williams and his team could be very much in the playoff picture had luck gone the other way. This is despite Williams still finding his footing and an offensive line that has lacked consistency.
For the Bears to be competitive, the offense is going to have to be balanced. That includes rushing the ball with success and Williams picking his spots to get the ball down field. When he throws for over 200 yards, the Bears have been in those games with a chance to win. It will take that to stay with the Lions. It will also take composure and not turning the ball over.
Big question for the game is if the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft can have one of his best games against a Super Bowl contender like the Lions?
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Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions game details: How to watch, betting odds
Date: Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 | Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field
TV: CBS | Live Stream: Fubo TV (try for free)
Betting Odds: Lions -9.5; over/under 47.5 (via DraftKings)
Caleb Williams passing yards prop over/under odds vs. Lions
Caleb Williams odds for passing yards under 228.5 in the Week 13 matchup: -110 (Bet $10 to win $19.09).
Key factors:
- The rookie quarterback is still finding chemistry with his wide receivers. He did throw for 340 yards in an overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12, but until he can find a consistent rhythm with his playmakers it is tough to bet on Williams having a solid passing game against playoff caliber teams.
- The Bears are going on the road against a team that is tough to beat at Ford Stadium. In a loud atmosphere, it could be even tougher for a unreliable Bears’ offensive line to contain the pass rush of the Lions, even without Aidan Hutchinson. Early pressure could lead to mistakes for Williams.
- The Lions’ secondary is just giving up 164.3 passing yards per game over the last three games. Unless Williams can get things going with tight end Cole Kmet, it could be a long afternoon for the Bears’ receivers. Can Keenan Allen, D.J. Moore and rookie receiver Rome Odunze win matchups early? Furthermore, will Williams have the time in the pocket to get them the ball?
- Williams has been better since the 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots, but he may be due for a clunker at Ford Field.
Prediction: Caleb Williams won’t be the problem in this game, but the Bears’ defense won’t be able to contain the Lions’ offense. An early lead will force the Bears into a more one-dimensional offense passing the ball which could spell doom for the rookie quarterback. Still, it’s hard to see Williams passing for over 228.5 yards in this game. Bet the under in a Bears’ 34-10 loss.