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Bears Favored Over Steelers in Week 12 With Rodgers' Status in Focus

Chicago arrives with a top-five offense despite a defense ranked near the bottom.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh (6-4) visits Chicago (7-3) at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23.
  • Opening odds list Chicago at -2.5 with a moneyline of -142 for the Bears and +120 for the Steelers, and an over/under of 44.5.
  • Aaron Rodgers is reported to be pushing to play through a wrist issue, and his availability is being cited as potentially decisive.
  • The Bears rank fourth in total offense and second in rushing after Week 11, while their defense sits 27th in yards allowed and 26th in points allowed.
  • USA TODAY's expert panel is split against the spread, with some backing Chicago at -3 and others taking Pittsburgh at +3.