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Both the Raiders and Bears could really use a win in Week 4. So something’s got to give. They may have the same record, but both teams are coming into this game in wildly different situations. Las Vegas got a big win in Week 1, but has since gone on a two-game losing streak. That includes an ugly Monday Night Football loss where Geno Smith threw three interceptions.
Meanwhile, the Bears are in the exact opposite position. Chicago started the season 0-2, which had many fans worried about Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. But the Bears got a decisive victory against the Cowboys in Week 3 that has fans optimistic once more.
The Bears will look to keep their winning streak alive while the Raiders should be fighting for their lives. Las Vegas has the home field advantage, which could be an important edge here.
But which team will come out on top in this game? And which players will have the biggest impact on the outcome?
Here are three bold predictions for the Bears vs. Raiders matchup in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
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Williams had his best game of the season in Week 3 against the Cowboys.
The second-year quarterback went 19-of-28 passing for 298 yards and four touchdowns. Chicago could not establish the run, but Williams was able to hit enough big plays to keep the offense humming.
Personally, I believe that performance was close to Williams’ high end of his range of outcomes this season.
One big reason why I say that is because Caleb has a nearly perfect game. He threw zero interceptions and was not sacked a single time. That is rare for any NFL quarterback, but especially a scrambling gunslinger like Williams.
Instead, it makes too much sense to me that Williams will have a mixture of good and bad plays in Week 4.
So what does plenty of good and bad plays look like?
I’m predicting that Caleb will throw at least three passing touchdowns against the Raiders. I’m not confident that Chicago’s running game will succeed, so their hopes will rest on Williams’ right arm.
However, it won’t all be pretty. I believe that Williams will also suffer at least three sacks and/or interceptions in any combination.
Maxx Crosby is one of the best players in the NFL. He could be a big problem for Chicago, even if they dedicate multiple blockers to him. Williams will have a more difficult time holding onto the ball in the pocket and trying to manufacture big plays.
The Raiders better hope they can force some mistakes from Williams. If he is kept clean, I don’t think Las Vegas has a chance in this one.
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