Bears and Cardinals See Projections Rise After Week 1

The Chicago Bears achieved a remarkable victory over the Carolina Panthers, scoring 59 points in Charlotte, which led to a surge in their win projections.

Following this performance, BetMGM adjusted the Bears' over-under win total from 9.5 to 10.5. The Buffalo Bills and New York Giants also saw increases in their projections, while the Arizona Cardinals made the most significant jump after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14, moving from a projection of 3.5 wins to 5.5.

The Cardinals became the most heavily backed team for the 2026 season futures market at BetMGM, although the Denver Broncos still hold the most tickets for NFL wins despite their Week 1 loss. Other teams, such as the Chargers and Packers, saw their win projections decrease following disappointing outcomes.