The NFL is officially back Thursday night as the Houston Texans take on the Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame Game. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing who's playing, how each coaching staff handles the preseason, historic trends in the Hall of Fame Game, and his favorite bets of the night.

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