Eagles vs. Bears 2016: Game Time, TV Schedule, Online Streaming, Channel, Odds and More

The Philadelphia Eagles 2016 NFL schedule continues this week as the team is set to play the Chicago Bears in a Monday Night Football game. The Eagles are trying to stay undefeated after getting off to a 1-0 start by beating the Browns last week.

Everyone is interested to see what Carson Wentz can do in Chicago after looking very impressive in his first NFL start. The Wentz hype has been running high this week. The 23-year-old quarterback won Rookie of the Week honors, saw his jersey instantly become a top-seller, and even got a shout-out from President Barack Obama.

The Bears should provide more of a challenge for Wentz than the Browns’ defense did. Chicago defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will look to make the Eagles’ rookie quarterback uncomfortable. Wentz will be without one of his primary targets as starting tight end Zach Ertz has been ruled out for the game. The Eagles will likely have to rely more heavily upon intriguing backup Trey Burton in the passing attack.

Philadelphia’s defense will be a little short-handed in this game. Starting cornerback Leodis McKelvin is out. That leaves the Eagles with three healthy corners on the roster. Ron Brooks is expected to start in the base defense while Jalen Mills will play on the outside when Brooks shifts inside in nickel and dime packages. The Eagles’ secondary will be tested by veteran quarterback Jay Cutler and talented pass catcher Alshon Jeffrey.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the game.

TV Schedule

Date: September 19, 2016
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Channel: ESPN
Announcers: Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden, Lisa Salters (Field reporter)
Location: Soldier Field | Chicago, Illinois
TV coverage map: Click here to see if you get the game in your area.
NFL Network replay: 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Sept. 20

Online Streaming

NFL Sunday Ticket | NFL Game Pass

Radio

SportsRadio 94WIP | Full listings here

Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Boomer Esiason, Hub Arkush (Field reporter).
SIRIUS: 88 (WW1), 83 (Phi), 81 (Chi).
XM: 88 (WW1), 226 (Phi), 225 (Chi).

Odds

The Eagles are underdogs against the Bears, per Bovada.

Philadelphia Eagles +3 (-105)

Chicago Bears -3 (-115)

Over/under: 42.5 points

History Lesson

The Eagles are 10-29-1 in 40 regular season games against the Bears. These two teams last squared off in 2013, when Philadelphia won at home by a final score of 54 to 11.

Eagles vs. Bears Predictions

The Birds 24/7 crew thinks the Eagles will win this week. More predictions available here.

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Eagles 2016 regular season schedule

Week 1 – Cleveland Browns (Sept. 11, 1:00 PM ET, CBS)

Week 2 – @ Chicago Bears (Sept. 19, 8:30 PM ET, ESPN)

Week 3 – Pittsburgh Steelers (Sept. 25, 4:25 PM ET, CBS)

Week 4 – BYE

Week 5 – @ Detroit Lions (Oct. 9, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 6 – @ Washington Redskins (Oct. 16, 1:00 PM ET,  FOX)

Week 7 – Minnesota Vikings (Oct. 23, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 8 – @ Dallas Cowboys (Oct. 30, 8:30 PM ET, NBC)

Week 9 – @ New York Giants (Nov. 6, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 10 – Atlanta Falcons (Nov. 13, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 11 – @ Seattle Seahawks (Nov. 20, 4:25 PM ET, CBS)

Week 12 – Green Bay Packers (Nov. 28, 8:30 PM ET, ESPN)

Week 13 – @ Cincinnati Bengals (Dec. 4, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 14 – Washington Redskins (Dec. 11, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 15 – @ Baltimore Ravens (Dec. 18, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 16 – New York Giants (Dec. 22, 8:25 PM ET, NBC/NFLN)

Week 17 – Dallas Cowboys (Jan. 1, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)