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The Chicago Bears will battle the 49ers at home to kick off the 2022 season, where the Bears will look to pull off the upset against the favored 49ers.

 

This matchup marks the second consecutive year these two teams will meet. San Francisco leads the all-time series 35-32-1 and is looking to extend its one-game win streak. Chicago will look to play near-flawless football as they begin the Matt Eberflus era with second-year quarterback Justin Fields leading the offense.

 

From Trey Lance’s debut to opportunities for players on defense, here are five things to watch in the Bears’ week one matchup — and a final prediction!

 

It’s the start of the Trey Lance era. Unfortunately, he’s not the prototypical Shanahan offense quarterback. He isn’t Matt Ryan or Jimmy Garoppolo, but more Donovan McNabb. At his best, he’s a playmaker. But at his worst, he’s an inaccurate passer that takes too many sacks.

 

The Bears have a chance to confuse Lance early and force him to scramble and make mistakes with the football. Lance didn’t throw the ball much in college. Will he struggle with the complexity and timing of the Shanahan offense?

 

It’s officially the Justin Fields era. The second-year quarterback is the undisputed starter and isn’t looking over his shoulder. But there are questions if this season is the start of the Fields era or some form of football purgatory.

 

This year, Fields has a patchwork offensive line and a lack of star power at wide receiver as a quarterback. Everyone knows the Bears will have cap space and draft picks next year, but can first-year offensive coordinator Luke Getsy call a game that allows Fields to flourish against the 49ers’ defense?

 

The 49ers had the third best defense in the NFL last year. San Francisco has a balanced defense that excels against the run and the pass. While they don’t force many turnovers, they prevent teams from scoring and have one of the NFL’s best pass rush win rates.

 

The Bears have reshuffled their offensive line, and everyone knows rookie Braxton Jones is taking on Nick Bosa, but many overlook defensive tackles Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw. The duo will pressure the combination of Cody Whitehair and Lucas Patrick/Teven Jenkins.

 

I’ve mentioned the Bears’ lack of depth at linebacker, and the zone running scheme depends on offensive linemen getting to the second level and blocking linebackers.

 

The Bears starting linebackers will have their work cut out for them as Elijah Mitchell looks to repeat his 137 yards, one touchdown performance. And behind Mitchell is another strong zone runner in Jeff Wilson.

 

Chicago looked to upgrade their linebacking corps by adding speed. However, San Francisco will put their speed to the test on Sunday.

 

Last year, Deebo Samuel had six receptions for 171 yards in a 33-22 win. During his offseason negotiations, he asked for fewer rushing attempts, but if Trey Lance struggles, could we see Deebo return to his “wide back” hybrid role?

 

While this meeting will be closer than last year’s, the Bears will lose again. As often happens, there’s too much focus on the 49er’s offense and not enough on their defense.

 

San Francisco is bringing back one of the best defenses in the NFL, and the Bears have put together an offensive line with one proven player – Cody Whitehair. However, the defense will be the deciding factor in this game.

 

The Bears will likely move the pocket for Fields if he’s getting pressured early. While it helps the offense, it’s equally advantageous to the defense, which now only has to defend half the field.

 

Lance will struggle, but the 49ers can lean on the run in crucial moments. Right now, I don’t think the Bears defense doesn’t have the depth on the defensive line to hang against a power-run attack.

 

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, listed as questionable, is not likely to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears, a source tells NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

 

Kittle is dealing with a groin injury and didn't practice this week. In a long season, pushing it early doesn't make sense.

 

The Iowa product, selected to three Pro Bowls, had 71 receptions and six touchdown catches last season.

 

Trey Lance gets his third career start for the 49ers as they travel to Soldier Field to face the Bears. In two starts last season, Lance went 1-1.

 

Other injuries we are keeping an eye on ahead of Sunday's Week 1 games:

 

The Green Bay Packers are expected to be without left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee), right tackle Elgton Jenkins (pectoral/knee) and wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) against the Minnesota Vikings, sources tell NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and Rapoport. Yosh Nijman is slated to start in Bakhtiari's place on Aaron Rodgers' blind side.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is expected to make his return from a torn ACL against the Cowboys in Dallas tonight, barring no setbacks in warmups. He may be eased back, but he should play, a source tells Rapoport.

 

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) is likely to play at home against the Chiefs, assuming no issues warming up. However, defensive end JJ Watt (calf) is not expected to play, according to Rapoport.

 

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring), listed as questionable, is likely to play against the Atlanta Falcons, the first time he'll be on the field since missing all of last season, a source tells Rapoport.

 

Falcons first-round rookie wide receiver Drake London, who has been nursing a minor knee injury, is expected to make his debut against the Saints, per Rapoport.

 

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, listed as questionable with a knee injury, is expected to play against the Dolphins in Miami, while offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (back) has said he'll play, according to Rapoport.

 

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas, attempting to return from a torn ACL late last season, is expected to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Rapoport reports.

 

The Vikings' first-round draft pick, safety Lewis Cine, won't play in today's opener against the Packers because of the knee issue he aggravated this week, per source. It's nothing major for Cine -- he just missed too much practice. Expect him to make his debut Week 2, according to Pelissero.

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