The Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles are set to collide on Black Friday in what promises to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the NFL season. Both teams enter the game with identical 8-3 records and division-leading positions, but the storylines heading into this contest at Lincoln Financial Field tell a tale of two teams moving in very different directions.
A Tale of Two Momentum Shifts
The Bears are riding an impressive wave of confidence, having won
eight of their last nine games and secured four consecutive victories heading into Friday's matchup. Chicago's resilience in close games has become their calling card this season—they've already notched six wins by one score or less, showcasing the belief that quarterback
Caleb Williams and head coach
Ben Johnson have instilled throughout the organization.
The Eagles, meanwhile, are searching for answers after a stunning collapse against the Dallas Cowboys last week. Philadelphia squandered a
21-point lead in a 24-21 loss that left many questioning the team's championship mettle despite their Super Bowl-winning pedigree.
The Eagles' Offensive Identity Crisis
While Philadelphia enters as
7-point favorites, former Eagles quarterback
Nick Foles has raised serious red flags about the defending champions' offensive struggles. The Eagles rank just
24th overall in offense and 17th in scoring, a dramatic drop from their league-leading rushing attack last season, which has plummeted to 21st in the NFL.
Foles attributes much of the problem to offensive coordinator
Kevin Patullo's lack of creativity as a play caller. The Eagles have managed just
10 points against Green Bay, 16 against Detroit, and 21 against Dallas—hardly the output expected from a team with this much talent. The absence of star tackle
Lane Johnson and the uncertainty surrounding leading receiver
DeVonta Smith only compounds Philadelphia's offensive woes, though Smith was cleared to play on Black Friday.
Chicago's Defensive Opportunity
Despite being depleted by injuries at linebacker, the Bears' defense has proven opportunistic and capable of forcing turnovers. The Eagles' recent offensive inconsistency suggests Chicago has a genuine path to victory if they can frustrate Philadelphia's attack early and force mistakes.
The Bears' rushing attack ranks
second in the NFL, and if their offensive line remains healthy with tackle
Theo Benedet potentially returning, running back
D'Andre Swift could find success against an Eagles front that, while stout, isn't the dominant force it was last season.
The Caleb Williams Test
For the Bears' young quarterback, this represents his
toughest test yet. The Eagles' defense has limited opponents to under 200 net passing yards in three of their last four outings. However, Williams has shown remarkable poise in high-pressure situations, and a victory over the defending Super Bowl champions would be a statement moment for both the quarterback and the franchise.
What's at Stake
This game carries significant playoff implications for both teams. The Bears must navigate a brutal stretch that includes four opponents squarely in the playoff hunt, while the Eagles need to prove they can recapture the form that led them to a championship last season.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28, 2025, with the game streaming on Prime Video. The Eagles are favored by 7 points, with an over/under of 44 total points.
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