Rookie spotlight meets veteran urgency in Chicago this Sunday. No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams leads the Bears into Soldier Field looking to build on a promising start, while the New Orleans Saints arrive desperate to halt a skid that has left them near the bottom of the NFC South. It’s a matchup of two franchises at very different stages — Chicago chasing momentum in the NFC North and New Orleans searching for stability under first-year head coach Kellen Moore. History leans toward the Saints, who have won seven straight against the Bears, but Soldier Field’s atmosphere and a surging rookie quarterback could shift the balance.
How to Watch: Date, Time, Venue, TV
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channel (U.S.): FOX
- Streaming Options: NFL+, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DAZN
- International Broadcast: Sky Sports NFL (UK)
The quarterback duel headlines this NFC clash. Spencer Rattler has thrown for 1,217 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception with a 68.5 percent completion rate, showing flashes of efficiency despite New Orleans’ struggles. Across the field, Caleb Williams has energized Chicago’s offense, posting 927 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions while completing 62.3 percent of his passes. Rattler leans on Chris Olave, who has 39 catches for 342 yards, while Williams has quickly built chemistry with rookie wideout Rome Odunze, who already has 20 receptions for 296 yards and 5 touchdowns.
On the ground, the Saints turn to Alvin Kamara, who has logged 314 rushing yards on 83 carries, while the Bears counter with D’Andre Swift, who has 187 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, New Orleans has generated 13 sacks but has been inconsistent in coverage, allowing opponents to sustain drives. Chicago’s defense has been opportunistic, ranking second in the NFL with 7 interceptions and carrying a +5 turnover differential.
Coaching tendencies could prove decisive. Moore’s Saints average just 18.5 points per game, often starting slow, while Ben Johnson’s Bears are scoring 25.2 points per game and have outscored opponents in the second half by +21. Soldier Field’s October conditions — often windy and unpredictable — could also tilt the game toward Chicago’s physical style.
If Williams continues his efficient play and the Bears’ defense forces turnovers, Chicago has the edge at home. For New Orleans, leaning on Kamara’s versatility and protecting Rattler from Chicago’s pass rush will be critical to pulling off the upset.