The Chicago Bears (5-9) host the Arizona Cardinals (3-11) at Soldier Field on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
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Bears vs. Cardinals Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 24, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Soldier Field
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Bears Stats & Insights
- Offensively, the Bears rank 22nd in the NFL with 317.9 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 14th in total defense (319 yards allowed per contest).
- The Bears rank 22nd in scoring offense (20.5 points per game) and 22nd in scoring defense (23.5 points allowed per game) this year.
- The Bears are averaging 183.5 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 27th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 26th, allowing 239.2 passing yards per game.
- The Bears have been a handful for opposing teams in the running game, as they rank top-five in both rushing offense (fifth-best with 134.4 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (best with 79.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- In addition to a 43.7% third-down conversion rate allowed on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL, the Bears have put up the 12th-ranked third-down percentage (41.3%) on offense.
- The Bears are allowing 5.4 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (13th in the NFL), while gaining 5.2 per play (24th in the league) on offense this season.
- With 23 forced turnovers (sixth in NFL) against 24 turnovers committed (25th in NFL), the Bears’ -1 turnover margin ranks 17th in the NFL.
Cardinals Stats & Insights
- The Cardinals are posting 306.3 total yards per game on offense this season (24th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 358.9 total yards per contest (25th-ranked).
- The Cardinals’ defense has been bottom-five in scoring defense this season, conceding 26.9 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank 25th with 18.5 points per contest.
- The Cardinals’ passing offense has been bottom-five this season, generating 174.5 passing yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 13th with 219.3 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- The Bears’ defense has allowed 319 yards per game this year, just 12.7 yards more than the 306.3 the Cardinals’ offense has averaged. The Cardinals pick up 5.2 yards per play, while the Bears allow 5.4.
- The Cardinals’ defense has been a bottom-five unit on third down this season, surrendering a 46.7% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 18th with a 46.7% third-down rate.
- The Cardinals are accumulating 5.2 yards per play on offense this season (24th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 5.9 yards per play (27th-ranked) on defense.
- The Cardinals have turned the ball over 17 times this year, while the Bears have 23 takeaways.
Bears vs. Cardinals Stats Comparison
Bears | Cardinals | |
---|---|---|
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 317.9 (22) | 306.3 (24) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 319 (14) | 358.9 (25) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 134.4 (5) | 131.8 (7) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 183.5 (27) | 174.5 (29) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 24 (25) | 17 (12) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 23 (6) | 15 (24) |
Recent Betting Trends
Chicago Bears
- Chicago has covered the spread twice, and is 2-1 overall, over its last three games.
- Chicago has not gone over the total in its past three contests.
- Chicago has averaged a total of 41.8 combined points in its last three games, 2.2 less than this matchup’s over/under of 44.
Arizona Cardinals
- The Cardinals have covered the spread once, and are 2-1 overall, over their past three contests.
- The Cardinals have gone over the total twice in their past three contests.
- The Cardinals and their opponents have combined to score an average of 44.7 combined points in their last three games, 0.7 more than the 44 over/under in this matchup.
Bears Injuries
Bears Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Arizona Cardinals Injuries
Cardinals Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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