Bears win boosts Caleb Williams MVP odds after record Week 1 scoring
7 sourcesUpdated Sep 17, 2026
NFL betting markets are reacting to a high-scoring opening week, led by the Chicago Bears’ 59-37 victory over Carolina. The performance boosted Chicago’s odds to lead the league in scoring and shortened quarterback Caleb Williams’ MVP odds after he produced four touchdowns and 334 total yards. The Bears remain behind the Detroit Lions in NFC North futures, while the league’s 791 total points in Week 1 tied the opening-week scoring record. Separately, a prediction market for the September 27 Los Angeles Rams–Denver game will settle according to the official final result, including overtime, with special provisions for ties, postponements, cancellations or shortened games.
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The new offensive scheme under Johnson is already paying off big for Chicago but one week won't decide if Williams stays in the conversation.
Williams looked sharp throwing the ball around in that opener so his MVP odds climbing is no surprise after all those points.
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