Lions vs. Bears: Campbell's Bold Prediction and Top Touchdown Bets
The Detroit Lions are set to face the Chicago Bears in an NFC North showdown this week. Lions head coach Dan Campbell has confidently stated his team "has to" win against his former offensive coordinator, now Bears head coach, Ben Johnson. This game is critical for both teams as they seek their first victory of the 2025 season.
Dan Campbell's Confidence and High Stakes
Dan Campbell emphasized his friendship with Ben Johnson, but made it clear that winning is the only acceptable outcome for the Lions. "Ben's my friend. He's always going to be my friend. But nothing about that's going to change," Campbell said. "We’re going in, getting ready to play Chicago. We’re going to win this game. We have to." A loss for the Lions would be a major setback given their Super Bowl aspirations.
The pressure is also on Ben Johnson. After a disappointing clock management blunder in his coaching debut against the Vikings, another loss could raise doubts about his ability to lead the Bears. Both teams are hungry for a win to avoid an 0-2 start to the season.
Anytime Touchdown Prop Bets for Bears vs. Lions
With the Lions hosting the Bears, several players stand out as potential anytime touchdown scorers. DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds on these props, and the SportsLine Projection Model provides further forecasts for the game.
| Player | Team | Odds (DraftKings) | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | Lions | +185 | LaPorta is a key target for Jared Goff and has a history of scoring against the Bears, including a two-touchdown game last year. |
| DJ Moore | Bears | +195 | Moore has consistently been a target for Chicago's quarterbacks and has a strong track record against the Lions, with three touchdowns in his last four games against them. |
Sam LaPorta: A Reliable Target for Detroit
Despite the Lions only scoring one touchdown in their Week 1 loss, Sam LaPorta had a significant target share, catching six passes for 79 yards. He has a proven ability to score against the Bears, with three touchdowns in two games last year. Given his role in the Lions' offense, he is a solid bet to find the end zone.
DJ Moore: Chicago's Top Receiver
DJ Moore has been a primary target since joining the Bears. Although he only had five targets in Week 1, he is expected to be heavily involved in the offense, similar to his performance against the Lions last year, where he had 26 targets across two games. This makes him a strong contender to score a touchdown.
