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Chicago Defeats Tennessee 23-17 - Recap
Justin Fields threw a pair of TD passes as Chicago defeated Tennessee 23-17 in Pre-Season Week 1 action on Saturday.
Chicago was a favorite by -3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 36.5.
Justin Fields completed 3 of 3 pass attempts for 129 yards and 2 TDs for the Bears in the win.
Julius Chestnut rushed for 46 yards for Tennessee, while Tyjae Spears added 32 yards. Will Levis threw for 85 yards for the Titans, while receivers Racey McMath and Mason Kinsey had 53 and 40 yards respectively.
Chicago was outgained by Tennessee 372-337 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-13 by the Titans.
The time of possession battle favored Tennessee as their offense was on the field for 32:52, longer than the 27:08 of their opponents.
Chicago looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Colts. The Titans will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.