The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. This game is set for Sunday, November 23, at 1:00 PM, and will be broadcast on CBS. Fans can expect a clear sky with a light breeze, making for a cool day in Chicago.
The Steelers come into this game with a 6-4 record, sitting in the competitive AFC North division. They have a balanced road record of 2-2 this season. On the other hand, the Bears hold a 7-3 record, leading them to a strong position in the NFC North. Their home performance stands at 3-1, adding an edge to their matchup at Soldier Field. The odds show the Bears as slight favorites with a moneyline of -150 compared to the Steelers’ +126.
Steelers Preview – Key Injuries Loom
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a mixed run in recent games. They won against the Bengals 34-12 and the Colts 27-20 but had a tough loss to the Chargers 25-10. In the game against the Chargers, they managed only 11 first downs and had two interceptions.
Aaron Rodgers is a key player for the Steelers, but he is currently questionable due to a wrist injury. Jaylen Warren, the leading rusher, is also questionable with an ankle issue. These injuries could impact the team’s performance in upcoming games.
The Steelers’ defense is strong, ranking 8th in opponent scores last season. Their ability to recover fumbles was ranked 1st. However, injuries on defense, such as those to Darius Slay and DeShon Elliott, may challenge their ability to maintain this strength.
Bears Preview – Riding a Winning Streak
The Chicago Bears are on a roll with three straight victories. Their last win came against the Minnesota Vikings, where they won 19-17. Caleb Williams led the way with 193 passing yards.
D’Andre Swift has been a key player for the Bears. He rushed for 90 yards against the Vikings. Kyle Monangai also contributed with a rushing touchdown in the same game.
The Bears’ defense has been solid lately. They forced two interceptions against the Vikings. Tremaine Edmunds has been a standout on the defensive side.
Betting Prediction
The Steelers have a strong defense, ranked 8th in opponent scoring. They also have a good pass defense with 17 interceptions, ranked 3rd. The Bears’ offense ranks low in scoring and passing yards, which could struggle against the Steelers’ defense.
Chicago’s offense ranks 26th in scoring and 31st in passing yards. The Steelers’ defense excels in forcing turnovers, with 16 fumbles recovered, ranked 1st. This could create opportunities for Pittsburgh to capitalize on mistakes.
Pittsburgh’s run game ranks 11th, which can be effective against the Bears’ defense. Chicago ranks 27th in opponent offensive yards, showing vulnerability. Pittsburgh can control the game pace by running effectively.
- Pick: Steelers +2.5 (-102)
