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Bears picks: Tom Waddle, Robbie Gould, Cole Wright go over/under with Week 3 prop bets from Bears-Colts

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The competition has begun. This season-long Bears prop bets contest now has some standings, as this over-under battle enters its second week.

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No one is below .500 at this stage, but Robbie Gould, Tom Waddle, Cole Wright, Bears Insider Scott Bair and Marquee Sports Network resident stats guru (among the many hats he wears) Lance Brozdowski are all close to the top (and bottom) of the leaderboard heading into Week 3 of a competition where everyone predicts what will happen in Sunday’s game between the Bears and Indianapolis Colts.

Let’s take a look at the prop bets for the week, and who picked what will happen in this important contest:

Tom Waddle

Overall record entering Week 3: 2-2

DJ Moore: 5.5 receptions — OVER

They will get DJ involved. He’ll have at least six catches.

Caleb Williams: 1.5 TD passes — OVER

I think this is a breakthrough game for Caleb. He had a touchdown pass dropped in Week 1 and another one dropped in Week 2. I think he gets at least two touchdown passes in this game.

Anthony Richardson: 0.5 interceptions — OVER

Will the sun come up tomorrow? Anthony struggles to take care of the football. He lacks accuracy. He has thrown four picks already. I think the Bears secondary comes with at least another pick.

D’Andre Swift: 13.5 rushing attempts — OVER

The Bears are going to focus on running the ball and stay committed to it, with Swift getting the majority of the carries. This is a game where he could approach 20 carries.

Cole Wright

Overall record entering Week 3: 3-1

Caleb Williams: 213 passing yards — UNDER

I’m taking the under, but my man’s going to throw two touchdowns and zero interceptions. You want to see baby steps when it comes to that progression. He takes some this week.

D’Andre Swift: 56.5 yards — UNDER

I’m looking for Swift to get his feet under him and, hopefully, in Weeks 4, 5, 6 is when we’ll see him come into his own.

Total points: 43.5 points — UNDER

I’m going to need to see a whole bunch more from this offense and this offensive line, so I’m going to book the under.

Cairo Santos: 6.5 points scored — OVER

He was strong last week, but didn’t get the Bears that win. But I’m going over on this one.

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Robbie Gould

Overall record entering Week 3: 1-1

Anthony Richardson: 0.5 interceptions — OVER

The Bears front seven has been playing out of their mind and they have an opportunistic secondary. I’m going to say yes, we get at least one interception.

D’Andre Swift: 13.5 yards (longest rush) — OVER

This Colts rushing defense has given up an average of 237 yards on the ground. I think the Bears get the run game going this weekend, so I’m going over.

Scott Bair

Overall record entering Week 3: 2-2

Caleb Williams: 1.5 touchdown passes — UNDER

I think the Bears rookie quarterback throws his first NFL touchdown pass vs. Indy, but I don’t think he throws his second. I believe Williams will be efficient, but I think a short-yardage touchdown or two gets poached by the running backs.

Anthony Richardson: 0.5 interceptions — OVER

This one is easy money. An at-times inaccurate passer who takes big risks vs. an aggressive Bears secondary means a pick party. I would’ve taken the over a 1.5 INTs, too.

D.J. Moore: 5.5 receptions — OVER

The Bears’ clear-cut No. 1 receiver was targeted 10 times in Week 2, double the next guy on the list. That’s why I think Moore’s reception count will remain high — I think he’s going to have a big day overall — with Keenan Allen out.

Total points: 43.5 — UNDER

Wouldn’t say I’m super confident in this one, but the Bears’ offensive struggles and defensive toughness could make for a lower scoring game. I think the Bears win this one, but it’s 21-17.

Lance Brozdowski

Overall record entering Week 3: 1-1

Anthony Richardson: 0.5 interceptions — OVER

He has already thrown four picks and the Bears secondary is really good. I think he’s going to make some mistakes in this game.

D’Andre Swift: 55.5 rushing yards — UNDER

I get this is a spot to run against this Colts defense, but I think it’s more of a Khalil Herbert game than a D’Andre Swift game.

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