NFL London LIVE: Oakland Raiders vs Chicago Bears: Stream, score, kick-off time, TV channel, updates & more
The Oakland Raiders look to pull off a second successive upset against the Chicago Bears as the NFL comes to London for the first time in 2019.
The Super Bowl-contending Bears are without Mitch Trubisky after a shoulder injury last week, meaning Chase Daniel will deputise and hope to provide a little relief to the terrifying Chicago defence that has been largely responsible for their 3-1 start.
Jon Gruden’s Raiders shocked the Indianapolis Colts last week, meaning they are standing at a surprising 2-2 ahead of the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Follow it live:
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Uncontrollable tears streaming down faces only somewhat reveal the profound effect a contract in the NFL means to young players. Yet celebrations of dreams realised at the draft are short-lived in this league, which can brutally spit you out to the streets within months of the ink drying on multi-million dollar contracts.
The troubled tale of Jachai Polite is just one that illustrates the consequences of not acknowledging the fearsome competition just to become a guy of one of the NFL’s 32 rosters. Selected No 68 overall in April by the Jets, Polite was given a rude awakening in August when he was waived, before briefly emerging in Seattle for three weeks only for the Seahawks to send him packing. Now with the Los Angeles Rams, Polite is already scrambling to salvage a career that has barely begun.
One harsh lesson for the former Florida Gator has long-since been acknowledged by 14-year veteran Johnathan Joseph.
“You never take it for granted,” the Houston Texan explains to The Independent. “You just have to try and stay in this league.
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What time is the game?
The game starts at 6pm (BST), in the usual time slot for the early NFL games on Sunday October 6.
Where is the game being played?
The game will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, north London, which had the NFL’s input implemented in its construction, with specific changing rooms and a specialised pitch.
How can I watch the game?
The game will be live on Sky Sports Action with all the build-up from 5pm and Main Event from 7pm.
Alternatively you can watch on NOW TV by buying a Sky Sports day pass at £9.99, a week pass at £14.99 or a month pass at £33.99.
Is there an online stream?
Yes – you can use the SkyGo App here if you are a Sky Sports customer.
While Now TV can be streamed on your mobile, laptop or other devices, with a specific mobile month pass available at just £5.99 per month.
Oakland Raiders so far…
After the Antonio Brown circus in pre-season, the Raiders looked doomed. Yet, despite all the commotion under Gruden and questionable draft picks, the Raiders beat the hopeless Broncos on the road and even upset play-off contenders Indianapolis Colts last time out to arrive at 2-2.
Chicago Bears so far…
Bolstered by an outstanding defence, terrorising teams all over the country, the Bears are Super Bowl contenders. But to break through their offence must show signs of giving a hand to their defence and with Mitch Trubisky under centre, it has not looked promising.
The third-year QB is nursing a shoulder injury and misses out here, but could return by week seven. That gives Chase Daniel a chance to help carry the team during Trubisky’s absence against Oakland with a bye next week and the potential for their first round pick to resume duties against the Saints the week after.
Key Players
Raiders: Darren Waller
The tight end is providing Derek Carr with a dominant force down the field and he may be needed more than ever this week.
With Tyrell Williams and J.J. Nelson doubtful, Waller, the NFL’s leading tight end receiver, could be flexed outside and asked to shoulder even more of the pass-catching burden.
Bears: David Montgomery
Yes, Khalil Mack is the centrepiece to a hellacious defence, but if the Bears are going to roll and justify their status as Super Bowl contenders, they require a spark on offence. With or without Trubisky, it looks like that will come away from the quarterback and passing game, meaning first-round pick David Montgomery must step up and deliver some electricity to an otherwise stale offence.
Odds
Raiders 2/1
Bears 2/5
Raiders (+5) 10/11
Bears (-5) 10/11
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