The Chicago Bears have a high likelihood, currently at 96%, of locking in the number 1 pick this week. The Arizona Cardinals follow with the next best odds at 3%. The Bears are set to secure the top pick if the Carolina Panthers lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. However, they have received two significant advantages leading up to this matchup. Firstly, starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence is anticipated to be a limited participant in Thursday’s practice, increasing the likelihood that he may start on Sunday against the Panthers.
The Carolina Panthers Are Banged Up
The Bears have another good chance of securing the number 1 spot this week, largely due to the extensive and worrisome injury list of the Panthers. Currently, the Panthers have 14 players on the injured list, including key players like Jaycee Horn and Chuba Hubbard. In the NFL, timing plays a crucial role in the outcome of games, and facing a heavily injured Panthers team seems favorable for the Bears and of course the Jaguars.
The Jaguars, who are still in the playoff race, will be playing at home against the banged up Panthers. While the unpredictability of the NFL always exists, all indications suggest a likely loss for the Panthers and a positive outcome for the Chicago Bears.
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