Everything to know ahead of Bears’ Week 1 game vs. Packers
The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers today at Soldier Field, where they’re looking to kick the 2023 NFL season off on a high note.
It’s a new chapter in this historic rivalry following the departure of Aaron Rodgers. Now, it’ll be former first-round pick Jordan Love making his debut against the Bears, where he’ll be going head-to-head with third-year quarterback Justin Fields.
Here’s a rundown of what we know heading into Sunday’s game against the Packers:
How to watch
Game information:
Who: Chicago Bears (0-0) vs. Green Bay Packers (0-0)
When: Sunday, Sept. 10, 3:25 p.m. CT
Where: Soldier Field – Chicago, Ill.
Streaming:
In-market live stream: fuboTV (try it for free).
Broadcast:
TV: FOX
Radio: ESPN 1000 (Chicago)
TV map:
Betting Odds
Game-day roster
Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster:
Game picks
Bold predictions
The Bears score a touchdown on their opening drive
Robert Tonyan scores against his old team
DJ Moore eclipses 100 receiving yards
Tyrique Stevenson gets his first career interception
Cairo Santos kicks a game-winning field goal
Reintroduce a Rival
Last meeting: 28-19 Packers (Dec. 4, 2022)
Team rankings (2022)
CHI | GB | |
Points per game | 19.2 (23rd) | 21.8 (14th) |
Points allowed per game | 27.2 (32nd) | 21.8 (16th) |
Turnover differential | -2 (T-20th) | +2 (T-12th) |
Passing yards per game | 130.5 (32nd) | 213.6 (17th) |
Rushing yards per game | 177.3 (1st) | 124.3 (15th) |
Passing yards allowed per game | 218.6 (18th) | 197.0 (6th) |
Rushing yards allowed per game | 157.3 (31st) | 139.5 (26th) |
Sacks allowed | 58 (29th) | 32 (7th) |
Sacks against | 20 (32nd) | 34 (T-26th) |
via Team Rankings (2022 season stats)
Packers players to watch
QB Jordan Love
WR Jayden Reed
LB Rashan Gary
LB Quay Walker
Storylines to watch
Will we see evidence of QB Justin Fields’ growth as a passer?
Will the defense start strong and rattle Jordan Love?
How involved will WR DJ Moore be in the offense?
Can the defensive line play above expectations (and stop the run)?
What will the running back rotation look like?
Injuries to know
