The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium:
Rick Morrissey
Rams 24-17
I briefly wondered how it would go over if Andy Dalton played well in this game and the Bears still lost. Then I came to my senses. Nothing short of a big Bears victory and a stellar performance by the Red Rifle would quiet the Start Justin Fields Now crowd. And God help Dalton if he struggles Sunday night. Last season: 10-7
Rick Telander
Rams 24-21
Everybody gets a new quarterback this year, or so it seems.