The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ home opener against the Bengals:
Rick Morrissey
Bengals, 23-17
I visualize coach Matt Nagy trying to open up the Bears’ passing offense this week, which sounds like a good idea, until I visualize the Bears’ offensive line. Then I visualize trouble. Justin Fields, Andy Dalton’s backup, probably will see more action against the Bengals than he did against the Rams. I hope he’s still standing come Sunday evening. Season: 1-0.
Rick Telander
Bears, 20-19
If anyone can explain Nagy’s strategy with Fields, please do so.