(1) How well will the Bears defense be able to contain quarterback Cam Newton, a true dual threat who excels as a passer and runner?
The Bears haven't faced a quarterback so far this season like Newton, a 6-5, 245-pounder who is dangerous both throwing the ball and running with it. In the Panthers' first six games, he has thrown for 1,476 yards and nine touchdowns and rushed for 161 yards and three TDs.
"He's a very versatile quarterback," said defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. "His running the ball, whether it be through his improvising with scrambling on called pass plays, or the called running plays they do have for him, that's a strength for him.