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Chicago (1-1-0) at Tennessee (2-0-0)
- When: Aug 29 2026, 6:00 PM
- Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
- Where to watch: NFL Network
- Last Meeting: CHI 24-17, September 8th, 2024
Chicago vs Tennessee Preview & Prediction
Spread: Tennessee -1.0
Moneyline: Tennessee (-120)
Total: 37.0
Welcome to the Backup Bowl
Chicago and Tennessee close the preseason Saturday night in Nashville, where the Titans are favored by 1.0 and the total sits at a breathtaking 37.0 points.
Both coaching staffs originally considered playing starters before remembering preseason football is basically Russian roulette with hamstrings.
Robert Saleh will rest most of Tennessee’s first unit following a physical joint practice, while Ben Johnson is expected to park Caleb Williams and Chicago’s starters as well.
Quarterbacks Nobody Expected to Handicap
With Caleb Williams and Cam Ward watching safely from the sideline, the backup quarterbacks take over.
Chicago will rotate Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum and Miller Moss. Tennessee counters with Mitch Trubisky, while Will Levis and Hendon Hooker should also receive meaningful snaps.
Nothing screams “easy betting decision” like six quarterbacks potentially playing in one game.
Apparently They Already Hate Each Other
Thursday’s joint practice included several skirmishes, highlighted by Bears safety Xavier Woods delivering a hard shot on Titans receiver Wan’Dale Robinson.
The starters may sit, but the backups fighting for employment probably won’t be exchanging friendship bracelets.
Roster cuts arrive immediately afterward, making every snap important.
Chicago rookie center Logan Jones is battling for interior-line depth, while Tennessee rookie receiver Carnell Tate enters after an impressive joint practice and gets another opportunity to strengthen his roster case.
LVSB Betting Prediction
Tennessee -1.0 essentially makes this a pick’em, which feels appropriate considering both teams are emptying the depth chart.
The Titans get home-field advantage and should have enough quarterback experience with Mitch Trubisky and Will Levis to create a slight edge.
With both starting offenses sitting and roster hopefuls dominating the snaps, expecting an offensive masterpiece would require serious imagination.
LVSB Score Prediction
Pick: Tennessee Titans -1.0
Total: Under 37.0
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