First Touchdown Scorer Predictions for Sunday Night Football | Bears vs. 49ers TD Picks Tonight

My best Bears vs. 49ers first touchdown scorer predictions for Sunday Night Football focus on Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings, and Colston Loveland.

Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (NBC/Peacock), with the 49ers favored by 3. Though these are two of the top three first-quarter defenses, I highlight why these players can break through first as part of our NFL Week 17 predictions.

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Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (+400) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Christian McCaffrey has scored 16 of the 49ers’ 42 offensive touchdowns, while no other player has more than eight. He’s scored first in three games, and he has a touchdown in 11 of his 15 contests.

While the Bears have only allowed 12 rushing touchdowns, they’ve given up 28 passing, which is the fifth-most in the league. Seven of McCaffrey’s touchdowns are through the air.

Caesars’ price of +400 implies a 20% chance that McCaffrey scores. A $10 bet would profit $40.

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Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers (+850) ⭐⭐⭐

Jauan Jennings has a phenomenal matchup, having caught at least one touchdown pass in four consecutive games. Since Week 9, Jennings has scored at least once in all but one of his seven games.

During his recent four-game hot streak, Jennings has scored the game’s first touchdown twice, including two weeks ago against the Titans. With the Bears susceptible to allowing passing touchdowns, as highlighted earlier, Jennings feels like a lock to score. It just depends on when.

DraftKings’ price of +850 implies a 10.53% chance that Jennings scores first. A $10 bet would profit $85.

Colston Loveland, TE, Bears (+1500) ⭐⭐

Loveland is third on the Bears with four receiving touchdowns, but the real reason to play this long shot is how bad the 49ers have been against tight ends. The 49ers have allowed nine touchdowns to the position, the fifth-most in the league. 

Loveland has scored in three of his last five contests. Additionally, he has at least three receptions in 10 consecutive games, and Caleb Williams has targeted him at least five times in five straight games.

DraftKings’ price of +1500 implies a 6.25% chance that Loveland scores first. A $10 bet would profit $150.

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📺 How to watch Sunday Night Football: Bears vs. 49ers

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
• Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
• Location: Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, Calif.)
• TV: NBC

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