As the Bears turn the page on New Orleans, they’re now finding out the expectations for their defense. Forcing turnovers is the Bears’ strength. Sunday was proof of it.

The New Orleans Saints (1-5) and Chicago Bears (3-2) meet in a Week 7 showdown Sunday. Kickoff from Soldier Field in Chicago is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Saints vs. Bears odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

Former Washington Commanders and current Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat got revenge on his former team late in the first quarter. Sweat punched the ball out on Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, putting the Bears in Washington territory.

The Bears lead the NFL in takeaways and have forced at least three turnovers in each game of their current four-game winning streak.

Week 7 is off and running, and the New Orleans Saints (1-5) kicking off with the Chicago Bears (3-2) from historic Soldier Field in a bid to keep their season alive. The black and gold showed some signs of life in last week's too-close loss to the New England Patriots,

Sunday early NFL game predictions, Oct. 19. New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears, 10 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO) Score prediction: Bears 23, Saints 20. Miami Dolphins at Cleveland