Week 2 - Bears @ Packers, SNF

[UMFan83]

I'm seeing the Packers as 9.5 point favorites for this one which seems fine even if the Bears won and the Packers looked incredibly bad. Bears and Packers have played a lot of primetime games in recent years and most of them have not been pretty. Hopefully this one is different.

 

One last look at Week 1:

 

[bukie]

Power rankings are out, and the general consensus is that the win last week was meaningless, since the weather contributed as much as anything, and the Bears are still definitely bottom quarter of the league.

 

Football Outsiders weighted DVOA based on one week of data has the Bears performance as slightly better than the Packers week 1, which seems obvious, with the Bears being extremely good defensively, bad overall offensively and nearly the worst on special teams (there appears to be no "driving rainstorm" caveat for missing XP in their system).

 

I don't expect the Bears to win this upcoming game, as I still don't expect them to really contend. However, if they do win this game, they could be looking at a fairly respectable record this season in a weak NFC, which could be fun.

[WrigleyField 22]

Power rankings are out, and the general consensus is that the win last week was meaningless, since the weather contributed as much as anything, and the Bears are still definitely bottom quarter of the league.

 

Football Outsiders weighted DVOA based on one week of data has the Bears performance as slightly better than the Packers week 1, which seems obvious, with the Bears being extremely good defensively, bad overall offensively and nearly the worst on special teams (there appears to be no "driving rainstorm" caveat for missing XP in their system).

 

I don't expect the Bears to win this upcoming game, as I still don't expect them to really contend. However, if they do win this game, they could be looking at a fairly respectable record this season in a weak NFC, which could be fun.

Yea, and I'm sure Rodgers and the Pack pick it up this week, but on the chance that they actually are bad too, then the NFC North winner is probably like a 9 win teams so we could have a Bears "in the hunt" team into mid December.

[UMFan83]

I don't expect the Bears to win this upcoming game, as I still don't expect them to really contend. However, if they do win this game, they could be looking at a fairly respectable record this season in a weak NFC, which could be fun.

 

I'm in the same boat but hey if the Bears could somehow win this game, their next few games are against the Texans, Giants, Vikings, Commanders, Patriots and possibly Dak-less Cowboys. Maybe looking at 4-4 or 5-3 almost halfway through the season. Still just taking it game by game though and looking for improvements from Fields.

[bukie]

I don't expect the Bears to win this upcoming game, as I still don't expect them to really contend. However, if they do win this game, they could be looking at a fairly respectable record this season in a weak NFC, which could be fun.

 

I'm in the same boat but hey if the Bears could somehow win this game, their next few games are against the Texans, Giants, Vikings, Commanders, Patriots and possibly Dak-less Cowboys. Maybe looking at 4-4 or 5-3 almost halfway through the season. Still just taking it game by game though and looking for improvements from Fields.

And after the Cowboys, it's Dolphins, Lions, @Falcons, @Jets, Eagles, Bills, @Lions, and Vikings. The entire non-Bills schedule looks a whole lot less scary after week 1.

[minnesotacubsfan]

While I expect the Packers to be better against us then they were against Vikings, I can also squint and see them not being as good as they were last year. Adams would have been a huge loss for any team and I think Rodgers won't be able to replace him easily. Hopefully the Bears D takes advantage of their growing pains and wr search and Fields builds off his last half. If that happens, this could be a fun game for us

 

Sky-high completely unreasonable homer take :

 

Bears 27

Packers 23

[CubinNY]

I think the weather last week makes predicting the bear's outlook almost impossible. We don't really know what their offense will look like. It's almost like a week 1 game.

[Old Style]

Puck the Fackers

[raw]

Ugh. I hate this game. We already know how this ends. Packers are too good to go 0-2 in the division. And the more desperate team often wins in the NFL, especially when they have the superior talent. Aaron Rodgers owns us. Last year, GB got embarrassed Week 1 against the Saints, came back with a primetime home game against a division rival (Lions, MNF) the next week and dominated on their way to dominate per usual until January.

 

But boy if they can pull this one off! Whole different outlook on the season. There were only 4 games on paper that look like clear losses for the Bears. While obviously nobody expects them to go 13-4, winning 2 of those 4 right out the gate would bode well for the potential of this rebuilding year.

 

I honestly look at the weather differently from everyone else. It seems like the Bears were more affected by the weather than the Niners. Fields went from 2 gloves, to 1 glove, to no gloves on either hand, back to 2 gloves. The kicker was a headcase. The playcaller was coaching scared early in the game. I didn't really see the Niners really holding anything back, that's about what I expect to see from their offense, scheme-wise, but with results getting better against lesser defenses.

[PackLandVA]

I wouldn’t put much stock in week 1 of the NFL. There are a few teams that, barring some significant injuries, are definitely going to be good (the usual suspects), And there are a few teams that won’t sniff 5-6 wins. Aside from that, week 1 IMO doesn’t really give a good read on the majority of teams. So to project out the second half of a schedule opponents is mostly fruitless. There always seems to be a few team that overshoot their expectations and a game(s) that looked winnable in September turn out to be tough games. I think there’s a much better read on teams after the first weekend in October.

 

 

Side note, any significant injuries from week 1 for the Bears? Packers rookie MLB (1st rounder) is dinged up and won’t practice. And his backup is out for several weeks. Nobody seems to know if their 2 ProBowl O-line are ready to play. But they may get WR Lazard back for week 2.

[UMFan83]

I wouldn’t put much stock in week 1 of the NFL. There are a few teams that, barring some significant injuries, are definitely going to be good (the usual suspects), And there are a few teams that won’t sniff 5-6 wins. Aside from that, week 1 IMO doesn’t really give a good read on the majority of teams. So to project out the second half of a schedule opponents is mostly fruitless. There always seems to be a few team that overshoot their expectations and a game(s) that looked winnable in September turn out to be tough games. I think there’s a much better read on teams after the first weekend in October.

 

 

Side note, any significant injuries from week 1 for the Bears? Packers rookie MLB (1st rounder) is dinged up and won’t practice. And his backup is out for several weeks. Nobody seems to know if their 2 ProBowl O-line are ready to play. But they may get WR Lazard back for week 2.

 

Just for fun....some of the surprising week 1 storylines I see from last year

 

-Steelers beat the Bills (Bills one of the best teams in NFL; Steelers snuck into the playoffs but very mediocre)

-Seahawks blew out the Colts (Seahawks finished 7-10, albeit missing Russ, Colts narrowly missed playoffs)

-Lions were surprisingly competitive against the 49ers (similar to this year. Lions finished with #2 pick, 49ers went to NFC Champ game)

-Cardinals crush Titans (Titans were AFC number 1 seed, Cardinals slid and ended up getting crushed in playoffs)

-Saints absolutely destroy the Packers (Packers NFC number 1 seed, Saints narrowly miss playoffs)

[raw]

 

Side note, any significant injuries from week 1 for the Bears? Packers rookie MLB (1st rounder) is dinged up and won’t practice. And his backup is out for several weeks. Nobody seems to know if their 2 ProBowl O-line are ready to play. But they may get WR Lazard back for week 2.

 

Sounds like the team doesn't expect Bahktiari back this week, and Ian Rappaport doesn't expect either Bahk or Jenkins to play. Sounds like Runyan has a concussion so he may be out this week as well. Barnes and Walker at ILB may miss this week too.

 

Not only are there no significant injuries from Week 1 on the Bears side that I know about, there may have been 0 injuries in general. I'm sure there's some nagging issues somewhere, but the only question seems to be if Lucas Patrick can snap and start at C over Sam Mustipher.

[UMFan83]

 

Side note, any significant injuries from week 1 for the Bears? Packers rookie MLB (1st rounder) is dinged up and won’t practice. And his backup is out for several weeks. Nobody seems to know if their 2 ProBowl O-line are ready to play. But they may get WR Lazard back for week 2.

 

Sounds like the team doesn't expect Bahktiari back this week, and Ian Rappaport doesn't expect either Bahk or Jenkins to play. Sounds like Runyan has a concussion so he may be out this week as well. Barnes and Walker at ILB may miss this week too.

 

Not only are there no significant injuries from Week 1 on the Bears side that I know about, there may have been 0 injuries in general. I'm sure there's some nagging issues somewhere, but the only question seems to be if Lucas Patrick can snap and start at C over Sam Mustipher.

 

Is Velus Jones practicing? Given that he's a rookie and got limited snaps in the preseason I'm not sure you can just plug him in at WR2 but certainly hopeful he can contribute this year.

[David]

I don't like the Bears to win this game, obviously, but I like the +10 and am likely to bet it. Everything I've seen from this team and coaching staff makes me think the try-hardiness and smart play will keep them from getting blown out too often. The Packers potentially missing 3 starting OL would just be the cherry on top.

 

Either way, looking forward to this SNF game a lot more than I expected to when the schedule came out.

[gflore34]

Don't expect the Bears to win but, boy, it would sweet to see Fields light them up. Maybe, something like 42-38 Packers? Just once I want to see a Bears QB not perform like a deer in headlights or throw boneheaded passes that are intercepted by Adrian Amos. Its about time a former Packer, St. Brown, went wild on his former team, certainly would be a refreshing change of script. Edited September 14, 2022 by gflore34

[Brian707]

Bears keep it close until halftime but end up losing 27-10

[David]

Don't expect the Bears to win but, boy, it would sweet to see Fields light them up. Maybe, something like 42-38 Packers? Just once I want to see a Bears QB not perform like a deer in headlights or throw boneheaded passes that are intercepted by Adrian Amos. Its about time a former Packer, St. Brown, went wild on his former team, certainly would be a refreshing change of script.

 

If the Bears are in this game it is not going to be by giving up 42 points to a decimated offensive line and garbage receiving corps.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Leatherwood is sick?

 

https://apple.news/Awva3bM3URSmgFYS7V6C56A

[UMFan83]

Leatherwood is sick?

 

https://apple.news/Awva3bM3URSmgFYS7V6C56A

 

The update says mono

[BigSlick]

Expecting a heartbreaker, hoping for a win

[UMFan83]

Expecting a heartbreaker, hoping for a win

 

I have bad vibes but its most likely a mix of conditioned to expect blowouts against the Packers on prime time and crippling fear that Fields struggles on prime time again. But I'm a pessimist that loves to be proven wrong.

[WrigleyField 22]

Leatherwood is sick?

 

https://apple.news/Awva3bM3URSmgFYS7V6C56A

Somewhat interesting Schofield is the guy considering he wasn't on the PS and Leatherwood was inactive week 1 anyway. So this is mostly a practice body anyways. Although perhaps if Patrick can snap again Schofield does become an active as they wouldn't then pull up Dieter to be the backup snapper.

 

Still would have been nice if Thomas had shown enough to get that spot since he did make the initial 53 man. Sure, Schofield has positional versatility, but that didn't matter apparently on the original 53.and Borom/Jones/Rieff with Jenkins seems like enough T depth as is.

[Derwood]

After the Rodgers knee game, I will never expect a win against the Packers again

[gflore34]

Expecting a heartbreaker, hoping for a win

 

I have bad vibes but its most likely a mix of conditioned to expect blowouts against the Packers on prime time and crippling fear that Fields struggles on prime time again. But I'm a pessimist that loves to be proven wrong.

 

Don't want to listen to #1 Rodgers sycophant (and I'm certain he'll find way to make excuses for Favre along the way) Collingsworth while Fields struggles and the Bears get blown out. Come on Justin give us something.

[bjam12]

Expecting a heartbreaker, hoping for a win

 

I have bad vibes but its most likely a mix of conditioned to expect blowouts against the Packers on prime time and crippling fear that Fields struggles on prime time again. But I'm a pessimist that loves to be proven wrong.

 

Fields was good in his last primetime game against the Steelers.