The Packers have typically come into Soldier field and had success. Last year the Bears got that monkey off their back with a 24-17 win in week 15 which clinched a playoff berth. Both teams have similar rosters but with a new season each team has a couple noteworthy adjustments as well. The Packers have a new HC in offensive minded Matt LaFluer. This no-doubt makes Aaron Rodgers happy but will there be some growing pains and adjustments to start the season? The Hedgie takes note that Rodgers DID NOT TAKE ONE PRESEASON SNAP. He's an incredible QB and one of the best. But facing the strong Bears defense on the road to open is not a good recipe.
On the other hand Da Bears return most starters. They did lose Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and replace him with the much revered Chuck Pagano. Many wonder how the defense will look but Khalil Mack is determined to start where he left off. Unlike Rodgers ,Mack has played preseason and did not miss ne day n the offseason. He's their rock on defense and Hedgie expects some big early plays from Mack.
Typically the Defenses are a bit faster week 1 and the offenses need a lil time to adjust. This will play out in favor of the Bears at home tonight. The Bears TE Trey Burton is highly questionable but HC Matt Nagy should have a few wrinkles in his coveted draft pick, starting RB David Montgomery. Montgomery was a 3rd round draft pick out of Iowa St . Coach Nagy wanted him , got his player, and has deliberately not shown him much n the preseason. Hedgie would be amiss if the Bears kicking situation wasn't mentioned. There will be a lot of pressure on the new kicker but the offseason was designed for pressure for the kicking tryouts and Hedgie thinks the kicker will be just fine. QB Trubisky is in his 2nd full year as starter and has looked great in camp and preseason. Tonight at Soldier Field it's
DA BEARS -3 . 2 stars
and some insurance just in case Rodgers gets heroic n the 2nd half and the kicker does miss one !
TEASER . 6.5 pts: Bears +3.5 & OVER 40 1 star