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It's officially game day as the Bears kick off what's shaping up to be an exciting 2024 season, where they'll host the Tennessee Titans this afternoon at Soldier Field. Chicago is coming off a 7-10 season, but there are still high expectations for what this squad can achieve. That starts with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who is set to make his regular-season debut and essentially snap a losing streak for No. 1 rookie quarterbacks in Week 1.
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of Sunday, Sept. 8:
4 biggest storylines ahead of Bears vs. Titans in Week 1
There are countless storylines riding with the Chicago into this game, from Williams’ preparedness to already be a top-end passer to the defense’s potential to be the NFL’s best this year. Week 1 won’t dictate the team’s bottom line for the rest of the year, but it will be our introduction to an exciting era of Bears football.
Week 1 picks: Who the experts are taking in Bears vs. Titans
Chicago and Tennessee are both coming off 7-10 seasons, where they're looking to make strides after impactful offseasons. For the Bears, that starts with some big additions, including Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, D'Andre Swift and others, as well as a young, ascending defense poised to make a leap this season. The Bears are 3.5-point home favorites against the Titans, according to BetMGM. But what do the experts think?
Bears vs. Titans: Going behind enemy lines to preview Week 1
The Bears are coming off a 7-10 season, where general manager Ryan Poles had another impactful offseason. The Bears drafted Williams and receiver Rome Odunze in the top 10, while also adding receiver Keenan Allen, safety Kevin Byard, running back D'Andre Swift and new coordinators in Shane Waldron and Eric Washington. On paper, this is a team that could certainly contend for a playoff spot in 2024, especially after falling just short last season. Before the game, we caught up with managing editor Dan Benton of Titans Wire to get the scoop on the Bears’ Week 1 opponent.
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