Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers: Week 1 Game Preview

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 18: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears points to the bench area to celebrate after throwing a second quarter touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Prediction:

People would be mistaking this Bears team for the one that exited last season 5-11. It’s not only deeper and more talented than before, it’s also run by a more modern coaching staff, especially on offense. Green Bay still has Aaron Rodgers and his arsenal of weapons remains solid, even without Jordy Nelson. Mike McCarthy is a quality play caller who will have his team ready. This game will not be a blowout. It will be closer than in recent years.

Bears win 23-21

Smart money always says to go with the better quarterback. Rodgers is superior to Trubisky. At the same time, it feels like the Bears are superior (on paper) almost everywhere else. The defense is equipped to give Rodgers enough of a headache to keep his numbers mortal for the evening while all Trubisky has to do is get a couple scoring drives and not throw the game away.

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