It’s a battle of first place teams Sunday in the Windy City as the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) take on the Chicago Bears (7-3).
Winners of three in a row and seven of their last eight games, Chicago remains one of the league’s biggest surprises. Head Coach Ben Johnson has established the run with the Bears. Led by D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai has totaled more rushing yards than all but two teams in the NFL (Washington and Buffalo) and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams continues to improve under Johnson. The defense has been better of late allowing just 37 total points in their last two wins albeit over the downtrodden Giants and J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings.
The Steelers arrive in Chicago with questions under center as Aaron Rodgers broke a bone in his left wrist in Pittsburgh’s 34-12 win over the Bengals this past Sunday. If the future Hall of Famer is unable to make a go of it, Mason Rudolph will get the start. That will put more of a burden on the Steel Curtain. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed an average of 19 points per game over the last three games – two of which were wins. There are rumblings middle linebacker Alex Highsmith will return to the lineup. If true, it will help with the Steelers’ run defense.
Matchup to Watch: Pittsburgh Steelers’ run defense against the Chicago Bears’ rushing attack. Mike Tomlin’s team has been leaky against the run ranking just T16 while allowing 4.2 yards per carry. The Bears are T6 in the NFL averaging a healthy 4.8 yards per carry.
Lets take a deeper dive into this matchup of first place teams.
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Game Details and How to watch the Steelers vs. Bears live SundayDate: Sunday, November 23, 2025Time: 1:00PM ESTSite: Soldier FieldCity: Chicago, ILNetwork/Streaming: CBS
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Game odds for the Steelers at the Bears
The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Pittsburgh Steelers (+136), Chicago Bears (-162)Spread: Bears -3Total: 45.5 points
This game opened at Bears -2.5 with the Game Total set at 45.0.
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Quarterback Matchup for Pittsburgh at ChicagoSteelers Expected Starting QB: Aaron Rodgers
Last Game: 11/16 vs. Cincinnati – 9-15, 116yds, 1TD, 0INTs, Sacked 1 time, 1 carry for 8yds rushing
Season: 10GP, 192-289, 1969yds, 19TDs, 7INTs, Sacked 19 times, 14 carries for 26yds rushing
Bears Starting QB: Caleb Williams
Last Game: 11/16 at Minnesota – 16-32, 193yds, 0TDs, 0INTs, Sacked 2 times, 4 carries for 26yds rushing
Season: 10GP, 194-325, 2329yds, 13TDs, 4INTs, Sacked 16 times, 52 carries for 272yds rushing
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Steelers at Bears team stats, betting trendsThe Steelers have won 4 of their last 5 road games against NFC opponentsThe Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog4 of the Bears’ last 5 home games stayed UNDER the TotalChicago is 6-4 ATS this seasonPittsburgh is 5-5 ATS this seasonThe OVER has cashed in 5 of Pittsburgh’s 10 games this season (5-5)The OVER has cashed in 5 of Chicago’s 10 games this season (5-4-1)Steelers Player InjuriesQB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) is questionable for Sunday’s gameCB Darius Slay (concussion) is questionable for tonight’s gameLB Alex Highsmith (pectoral) is questionable for Sunday’s gameRB Jaylen Warren (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s gameLB Cole Holcomb (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s gameWR Ke’Shawn Williams (concussion) is questionable for Sunday’s gameCB Brandin Echols (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game
Bears Player InjuriesCB Tyrique Stevenson (hip) is questionable for Sunday’s gameLB T.J. Edwards (hand) is questionable for Sunday’s gameWR Jahdae Walker (concussion) is questionable for Sunday’s gameRotoworld Best Bets
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