The Bears have won their last 2 games, they have also lost 9 of their last 11 games on the road.
The Browns have won their last 4 games at home.
According to the odds, the Browns are favored by 3.0. The over/under is set at 37.5. The Bears are 7-2-1 against the spread.
The Bears are paced by Justin Fields who has thrown for 1,810 yards, 13 td passes with 6 interceptions this year. D.J. Moore has 76 receptions for 1,071 yards and 7 TDs.
The Browns are anchored by veteran replacement Joe Flacco who has thrown for 565 yards, 5 td passes with 2 interceptions this season. Jerome Ford has barreled for 698 yards with 3 TDs. Amari Cooper has 57 receptions for 876 yards and 2 TDs.
The Bears are in last place in the NFC North. The Browns are in 2nd in the AFC North.
Justin Fields is 4-16 as a starter in his last 20. Justin Fields is 0-1 as a starter against the Browns. Joe Flacco is 4-16 in his last 20 starts. Joe Flacco is 1-3 against the Bears as a starter.
The Bears come in off a victory over the Detroit Lions 28-13 and the Browns enter the contest following a good performance in a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-27.
Next week the Bears welcome the the Arizona Cardinals, and the Browns travel to the Houston Texans.
Game Details
• Matchup: Chicago Bears (CHI) at Cleveland Browns (CLE)
• Date: December 17, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: FirstEnergy Stadium
• TV: FOX
• FirstEnergy Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 44F; 88% humidity; wind: SSE 15 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | CLE | CHI | CLE | ||
| Record | 5-8 | 8-5 | 5-5 | 6-4 | |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 6-1 | 3-2 | 4-1 | |
| Away Record | 2-5 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 20.8 | 22.2 | 22.3 | 21.6 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 23.8 | 20.9 | 20.3 | 24.0 | |
| Point Differential | -39 | +17 | +20 | -24 | |
| Yards/Game | 324.2 | 326.4 | 346.5 | 314.4 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 314.5 | 263.0 | 286.7 | 292.8 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 163.2 | 176.9 | 167.6 | 168.3 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 214.4 | 138.2 | 193.0 | 146.2 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 124.8 | 124.3 | 131.8 | 113.4 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 76.2 | 94.1 | 62.6 | 106.7 | |
| First Downs/Game | 17.5 | 17.8 | 18.0 | 16.8 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 17.0 | 12.5 | 15.6 | 14.1 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 42.8 | 30.4 | 45.3 | 29.1 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 44.9 | 28.7 | 38.7 | 31.9 | |
| Turnover Margin | -1 | -7 | +3 | -2 | |
| Total Games | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | |
Chicago Bears 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Justin Fields | 162-255 | 1,810 | 13 | 6 | 32 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Fields | 89 | 458 | 2 | 29 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | D.J. Moore | 76 | 1,071 | 7 | 58 |
Cleveland Browns 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Joe Flacco | 49-89 | 565 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Jerome Ford | 166 | 698 | 3 | 69 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Amari Cooper | 57 | 876 | 2 | 59 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 26-Sep-21 | 1:00PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Chicago Bears | 26-6 |
| Sun 24-Dec-17 | 1:00PM | CHICAGO BEARS d. Cleveland Browns | 20-3 |
| Sun 15-Dec-13 | 1:03PM | Chicago Bears d. CLEVELAND BROWNS | 38-31 |
| Sun 01-Nov-09 | 1:00PM | CHICAGO BEARS d. Cleveland Browns | 30-6 |
| Sun 09-Oct-05 | 1:03PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Chicago Bears | 20-10 |
| Sun 04-Nov-01 | 4:15PM | CHICAGO BEARS d. Cleveland Browns | 27-21 |
| Sun 29-Nov-92 | 1:00PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Chicago Bears | 27-14 |
| Mon 23-Oct-89 | 9:00PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Chicago Bears | 27-7 |
| Sun 07-Sep-86 | 1:00PM | CHICAGO BEARS d. Cleveland Browns | 41-31 |
| Mon 03-Nov-80 | 9:00PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Chicago Bears | 27-21 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| CHI | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Home Record | 4-0 | 5-1 |
| Away Record | 1-5 | 0-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 513-843 | 60.9% | 5,922 | 37 | 27 | 123 | 0-0 (0) |
| Joe Flacco | 3930-6388 | 61.5% | 42,885 | 237 | 149 | 381 | 10-5 (15) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Justin Fields W-L last 20 games as a starter: 4-16
• Justin Fields last 20 games vs. Cleveland Browns: 0-1
• Joe Flacco W-L last 20 games as a starter: 4-16
• Joe Flacco last 20 games vs. Chicago Bears: 1-3
Player Trends
• Justin Fields has 3 straight games with zero passing interceptions
Game Injuries
Chicago Bears: DJ Moore (WR) Ankle – Questionable; Jaquan Brisker (S) Groin – Questionable; Noah Sewell (LB) Knee – Out; Equanimeous St. Brown (WR) Pectoral – Out
Cleveland Browns: Ethan Pocic (C) Neck – Out; Jordan Elliott (DT) Concussion – Questionable; Anthony Walker (LB) Knee – Questionable; Denzel Ward (CB) Shoulder – Questionable; Juan Thornhill (S) Calf – Out; Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) Calf – Out; Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (DE) Pectoral – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Cleveland Browns
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 37.5
Betting Trends
| Chicago Bears | Cleveland Browns | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 4-0-1 | 3-2-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 7-2-1 | 5-4-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 8-2-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 6-3-1 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Chicago Bears: +50000
• Cleveland Browns: +4500
Bears vs. Browns Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Cleveland Browns d. Chicago Bears 21-17
• GFA Model: Cleveland Browns d. Chicago Bears 25-20