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Chicago Bears (0-0) at Los Angeles Rams (0-0)
Sunday, September 12th @ 7:20pm (CST)
SoFi Stadium
NBC
WBBM 780
Chicago Bears lead series 54-38-3
BEARS INTERIOR OL vs. AARON DONALD
It was yet another revamp of the offensive line this offseason in Chicago. While Tackle remains the greatest mystery, it's going to be the three inside that have their work cut out for them to start the new season. Guard James Daniels returns after missing the bulk of last season to injury, but he will be lining up at RG for the first time in a regular season game...marking his third position on this line since being drafted in 2018. Cody Whitehair returns at LG and Sam Mustipher returns to the Center position he handled admirably last season after the injury to Daniels gave him the opportunity. In front of them will be, arguably, the best defensive lineman of the past decade. There really is no stopping Aaron Donald, only slowing him down. If Whitehair, Daniels and Mustipher can handle that task, it will give Andy Dalton some hope at moving the chains rather than running for his life.
DUKE SHELLY vs. COOPER KUPP
Having released All Pro CB Kyle Fuller to help a cap strapped team, the Bears find themselves sitting on a very inexperienced set of defensive backs. Jaylon Johnson flashed huge potential in his rookie year, effectively outplaying every corner drafted before him. Taken much later in that same draft was Kindle Vildor who will be lining up on the other side of the field as Johnson and the Bears are hoping with Vildor they struck gold twice in that draft. That makes third year defensive back the seasoned vet of the three and will be getting most of the snaps at the nickle position to open the season. With Artie Burns breathing down his neck for playing time, Shelly is going to have to come flying out of the gate and draws one of the toughest assignments in front of a national audience. Cooper Kupp is one of the most dynamic slot receivers in the NFL having 186 catches the last two seasons with lesser talent under center than he will have this season. Can Shelly rise to the task to lock in his position on this defense or will Kupp become Matt Stafford's new best friend?
MATT NAGY vs. RAHEEM MORRIS
Despite playoff appearances in two of his three seasons as head coach, Matt Nagy's offense continues to underwhelm the NFL. The hope is that a remade QB room finally sparks some life to the passing game that has been drastically stunted under quarterbacks such as journeyman Nick Foles and failed draft pick Mitchell Trubisky. Bringing in a seasoned starting quarterback in Andy Dalton and trading up in the draft for Ohio State's Justin Fields is about a drastic landscape change at the position as the fanbase could have imagined after another first round exit out of the playoffs. Just like everyone else above, Nagy is pulling a tough card right from the top of the deck by facing last season's top defense that returns with loads of playmakers, but a new coach. Former Falcons interm HC and Dan Quinn understudy, Raheem Morris, takes over what looks like the easiest job in the NFL. Matt Nagy has yet to score multiple TDs in any of his matchups with the Rams these past three seasons, but could be coaching for his job this season. Can Nagy come up with a positive game script for his new QB and shaky OL or will Morris show the whole country that the Rams are still the best defense in football?
Last season, the Rams defense finished first in passing yards allowed per attempt (6.2), first in yards given up per play (4.6) and first in yards given up per game (281.9). In that same season, the Bears offense finished 27th in passing yards per attempt (6.4), 26th in in yards per play (5.1) and 26th in yards per game (331.4).
Stats for the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams as they completed the 2020 season
| Bears | Rams |
Total First Downs | 335 | 352 |
1st Downs (Rush-Pass-By Penalty) | 93 - 218 - 24 | 123 - 206 - 23 |
3rd Down Conversions | 71/205 | 98/226 |
4th Down Conversions | 17/28 | 8/17 |
Total Offensive Yds | 5302 | 6032 |
Offense (Plays-Avg Yds) | 1043 - 5.1 | 1088 - 5.5 |
Total Rushing Yds | 1647 | 2018 |
Rushing (Plays-Avg Yards) | 393 - 4.2 | 473 - 4.3 |
Total Passing Yds | 3655 | 4014 |
Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Avg) | 402 - 614 - 16 - 6.4 | 392 - 590 - 14 - 7.1 |
Sacks | 35 | 53 |
Field Goals | 30/32 | 24/30 |
Touchdowns | 40 | 43 |
(Rush-Pass-Ret-Def) | 12 - 26 - 1 - 1 | 19 - 20 - 0 - 4 |
Time of possession | 30:28 | 32:01 |
Turnover Ratio | -4 | -3 |
PASSING
Mitchell Trubisky
ATT | COMP | YDS | CP% | YPA | TD | INT | LONG | SACK | RATE |
297 | 199 | 2055 | 67.0 | 6.9 | 16 | 8 | 53 | 18 | 93.5 |
RECEIVING
Allen Robinson
RECEPTIONS | YARDS | YDS PER REC | LONG | TD |
102 | 1250 | 12.3 | 42 | 6 |
RUSHING
David Montgomery
ATTEMPTS | YARDS | YDS PER ATT | LONG | TD |
247 | 1070 | 4.3 | 80 | 8 |
TACKLES
Roquan Smith
COMBINED | SOLO | ASST | TFL | QB HITS |
139 | 98 | 41 | 18 | 6 |
INTERCEPTIONS
Roquan Smith
INTS | YARDS | TDS | LONG | PASS DEFLECT |
2 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
SACKS
Khalil Mack
PLAYER | SACKS |
Khalil Mack | 9 |
Bilal Nichols | 5 |
Mario Edwards | 4 |
Roquan Smith | 4 |
Akiem Hicks | 3.5 |
Barkevious Mingo | 2.5 |
Brent Urban | 2.5 |
Robert Quinn | 2 |
James Vaughters | 1.5 |
Danny Trevathan | 1 |
TOTAL TEAM SACKS | 35 |
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PFT | 20 | 
PFT's Week One 2021 power rankings - ProFootballTalk1. Buccaneers: As always, the defending champs start on the top of the mountain. This year, it may take a while for someone to knock them off. 2. Chiefs: They’ve addressed their biggest weaknesses, and they still have their biggest strength — the best player currently in the game. 3. Bills: For...
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NFL | 21 | NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Buccaneers, Chiefs begin 2021 season on topWith the 2021 NFL season about to kick off, Dan Hanzus unveils his breakdown of the league pecking order entering Week 1. Who's the biggest threat to the Bucs? Which non-playoff team from last season cracks the top 10?
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USA Today | 25 | 
NFL power rankings: Which teams look like Super Bowl contenders entering Week 1?The Buccaneers return their starting lineup in their Super Bowl defense, but several playoff teams will be looking to take the defending champs down.
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ESPN | 22 | 
NFL Power Rankings Week 1 - National Football League - ESPNTake a look at ESPN.com's Week 1 Power Rankings to see which teams reigned supreme in the NFL
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CBS | 23 | 
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