With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon on deck, they need to clean that up. Stopping the run is going to be key for this defensive line, something they struggled with last week against the 49ers, allowing 176 rushing yards. Chicago’s pass rush has an opportunity to get after Rodgers, including rookie Dominique Robinson, who had 1.5 sacks in his first NFL start. On defense, the Bears could have an advantage against a Packers offensive line that struggled to protect Aaron Rodgers in the opener. Lucas Patrick will make his return to Green Bay, where he’s expected to once again rotate with Teven Jenkins at right guard as Patrick recovers from a broken right thumb. ![]() Rookie left tackle Braxton Jones will face another big test going against Packers edge rushers Rashan Gary and Preston Smith in Week 2. But there are questions about whether they can protect Fields against a dominant Packers defensive front. Rodgers has thrown 14 touchdown passes and zero interceptions in his last four games against the Bears.īears Wire : The Bears offensive line struggled mightily in the first half against the 49ers, but they got better as the game wore on. The Packers still have a sizable advantage at this key position in Week 2. Throw in injuries to both offensive tackles and Allen Lazard, and the task was a tough one in the season opener. He’s still the four-time NFL MVP entering his fourth season in the Matt LaFleur offense, but an adjustment period was expected after losing Davante Adams. He played indecisively from the pocket and made a few uncharacteristic mistakes, including two turnovers. ![]() Packers Wire : Aaron Rodgers struggled operating behind a makeshift offensive line and throwing to new receivers in Week 1. Fields looked confident and composed despite the circumstances, and he’ll be looking to take another step forward in this offense against Green Bay. It’s those kinds of plays that we can probably expect to see against the Packers as the Bears face another talented defense. ![]() Fields extended plays with his legs, including escaping a collapsing pocket and finding a wide-open Dante Pettis for a 51-yard score on a scramble drill. But Fields turned things around with an impressive second-half performance, where he completed 5-of-8 passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns for a 145.83 passer rating. Bears Wire : Justin Fields had a rough first half against the 49ers, where he completed just 3-of-9 passes for 19 yards and an ugly interception.
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