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Photos from the Chicago Bears' preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field.

The Chicago Bears begin their preseason slate of games later today. And when they do so, they'll be seeing a familiar face.

This is going to put wheelchair football and these athletes on display for the whole city to see,” coach Jason Sfire said.

“The way that they have just said, ‘You’re part of our organization, and we want to partner with you,’ is just awesome.” “I said to my wife, ‘I don’t think I have the bandwidth, but I will not let this thing fail,’ ” said Sfire, who’s also the GLASA board president. There they met Bears general manager Ryan Poles, and Sfire spoke with coach Matt -Eberflus.

The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears on Saturday afternoon in the preseason opener for both teams.

This game gives the Bears a chance to watch some of the Chiefs’ role players and developmental prospects up close. That journey began with this first offseason, but he likely has his eyes on some familiar faces as the Bears prepare to host the Chiefs. As the Kansas City Chiefs travel to face the Chicago Bears on Saturday afternoon, a preseason matchup really isn’t anything to get all that excited about for most franchises.

The Chiefs and Bears will face off in Week 1 of NFL preseason on Saturday. We take a look at who's likely to see playing time.

For Chicago, Week 1 of the preseason should be the start of trying to identify what they actually have at the receiver position. We should see Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the field since Reid said the starters would play for a quarter. Both Peterman and Siemian have starting snaps on their resume, so their preseason performance will likely be the deciding factor for the coaching staff.

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Chicago Bears in a preseason game on Saturday, August 13, 2022 (8/13/22) at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Young spent more than two weeks in the hospital and needed extensive surgery just to save his leg from complications. “I learned from his toughness and mental fortitude, from his study habits — he would be the first guy in there, last guy to leave. The Youngs also endured the unimaginable pain of losing their son, 15-year-old Colby, to pediatric brain cancer in 2016. Like the rest of Young’s teammates, he was amazed by Young’s comeback for the 1999 season opener. Young was the bridge to the future for a defense stocked with veteran talent including Dana Stubblefield, Rickey Jackson, Ken Norton Jr., Tim McDonald, Merton Hanks and Deion Sanders. “I was in awe,” Schulters said. And then in the game, how he controlled and rag-dolled those guards, you couldn’t believe it. “I want do a great job representing all the members of the brotherhood.” Local fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream –– which carries the local NBC (Kansas City) and FOX (Chicago) affiliates. “He didn’t speak a lot, but when he spoke, you’d better shut the hell up and pay attention,” Schulters said. He earned an All-Pro nod in 1996, his most exceptional statistical season with 84 tackles, 11 1/2 sacks and two safeties. Young doesn’t see that dichotomy as a contradiction.

Here are a few things we learned about the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of the preseason opener:

I’m not sure the usage of 21 personnel was anything more than a quirk of the preseason, but it’s good to see them getting some practice out of that look regardless. We knew the field was in poor shape well ahead of the game, but it wasn’t right up until kickoff that the grounds crew for the Bears decided to do anything about it. It was a good start to the preseason for Kansas City, with the starters on both sides of the ball looking sharp.

The former Ohio State quarterback made two highlight-reel throws in his preseason opener with the Bears.

He also added 420 yards and two touchdowns in the run game, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields struggled in his rookie season with the Chicago Bears Coming into his second season in the NFL as the top quarterback on the Bears' depth chart, the former Ohio State quarterback produced a handful of highlight-reel plays in his team's first preseason game of the 2022 season against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Play-action to Travis Kelce beats Bears linebacker Matthew Adams, Roquan Smith's replacement and Chiefs are inside the 25. Mahomes beats the zone for a 9-yard ...

- Mahomes beats the zone for a 9-yard completion and then Clyde Edwards- Helaire powers ahead for only a few inches. - Mahomes beats the zone for a 9-yard completion and then Clyde Edwards- Helaire powers ahead for only a few inches. - A 5-yard TD pass to Blake Bell on a tight end screen and the Chiefs score in 11 plays. - As Cairo Santos said earlier in the week, the field looks like a chopped up mess. According to the CBA, the Bears can fine Smith for missing preseason games and his fine would be $572,000 for each game, but when a player hasn't practiced, a team wouldn't let him play in a preseason game anyway. - Bears start at 25 and Herbert for 5 around left end with a nice stop and start. - Jaquan Brisker with his first big hit on a slant over the middle, but DeAndre Houston-Carson was beat for the first down on third-and-6. Bears to start at their 7 with 2:04 left in the first quarter. - Second Quarter begins with third-and-2 at the Bears 45. Third and a long 1 and the Bears stack it up. Second team offensive line is also in and the blocking broke down as Khalen Saunders tackles Trestan Ebner for a 4-yard loss on second down. Lacale London and Trevis Gipson plugged up the lanes and forced a punt.

Second-year quarterback Justin Fields showed flashes of brilliance during the Chicago Bears' preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday ...

Justin Fields has taken three hits on the first seven plays from scrimmage, including a cheap shot as he was sliding. I can't figure out why that wasn't a personal foul penalty. Fields is the biggest key to the Bears' success moving forward, and while he continues to showcase a skill set that suggests he can be something special, the front office clearly has a lot of work to do when it comes to surrounding him with talent. The disparity in these grades handed out to Fields and the offensive line for their performance Saturday says it all about the Bears' issues: The biggest takeaway in terms of social media reaction to the Bears' performance Saturday was general praise for Fields, coupled with criticism for the offensive line for allowing the franchise quarterback to take so many hits: Fields was constantly under siege during his rookie season, and both fans and experts seemed to take notice Saturday that more of the same was happening in the early stages of his second NFL season.

Bears fans are ready for the move to Arlington Heights after seeing the terrible condition of Soldier Field.

The less of a problem you make it in your mind, it helps you overcome it and just go.” Elton John played a concert at Soldier Field last week, and the fans did a number on the turf. You’d think that would be enough time to get the field conditions situated ahead of an NFL preseason game.

The Bears scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to edge the Chiefs 19-14 in Saturday's preseason home opener at Soldier Field.

Patrick Mahomes' 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Blake Bell gave the Chiefs a 7-0 lead with 7:20 left in the first quarter. Cairo Santos then connected on a 20-yard field goal, giving the Bears their first lead of the game at 16-14. The Chiefs then went three-and-out and after a 35-yard punt, the Bears took over at their own 48. Again, we took the ball away a couple of times on the short field and we protected the ball on offense, which is really good. "Just the chemistry between us and, of course, the work we put in in the offseason, that just shows right there." Fields complimented Mooney's hands on the catch, but wasn't surprised about the connection.

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- Former Bears coach Matt Nagy was on the Chiefs sideline during the game. - The Bears started with Ebner on kickoff returns and Dazz Newsome on punt returns. Newsome recovered by catching a 13-yard touchdown pass from Siemian in the third quarter. - With Reiff out, second-year offensive tackle Larry Borom started on the right side. The Bears defense gave up a touchdown on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ only drive. Brisker, a second-round pick out of Penn State, finished with four tackles and a pass defended.

The Kansas City Chiefs open up their preseason on the road against the Chicago Bears, and there are multiple ways to keep up with the action.

This game is important for both clubs in regards to those on the bubble of the team, as squads will be forced to cut down their rosters from 90 players to 85 on Tuesday. Preseason trends don't always correlate with regular-season success, but there's still a lot to play for in Saturday's contest. Plenty has changed for the Chiefs, too, but their overall expectation remains the same: set the tone for a long and successful year ahead. Things are quite different now for the Bears under new head coach Matt Eberflus, as they'll be looking to usher in a new era of football and start things on a good note.

Several Chicago Bears rookies made big plays in the win over Kansas City. It was enough to think Ryan Poles knows what he's doing.

Ryan Poles signed him as an undrafted rookie out of Minnesota. Then he delivered a clutch sack late in the 4th quarter to help seal a 19-14 win. The young linebacker was everywhere, making a strong statement for a roster spot. He did it through power and effort, shedding two blocks and dragging the QB to the ground before he could escape. He was masterful most of the game. That includes two of them inside the five. He also had a nifty 27-yard run earlier in the game. Obviously, he needs to work on his technique and fundamentals, but his physical upside is terrifying. The preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs would make an excellent measuring stick for the Bears. They’re a Super Bowl contender with one of the deeper rosters in the league. That shock became intrigue when he kept doing the same in training camp. It is exciting to imagine what he can become with time and experience. He certainly leaned on his scouting department come spring when the Bears drafted 11 players and signed more than a dozen afterward. During one sequence, he had a big hit, a tackle for a loss, and a near-interception to end a Chiefs drive.

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... LB Javin White (knee) left in the third. ... DB Michael Joseph (hamstring) limped off the field in the second after he landed awkwardly defending a pass. And really, the defense played well, you know, in the second half." ... RB Derrick Gore (neck) exited in the third. Mahomes was 6 of 7 passing on a 72-yard drive after Chicago went three-and-out on the game's first possession. Chiefs safety Justin Reid showed he could be an emergency kicker, nailing an extra point after Justin Watson caught a 22-yard touchdown from Shane Buechele in the closing seconds of the first half. Smith ran and stretched during warmups and watched the game from the sideline. ... I think the guys have kind of embraced that.” Siemian was 7 of 13 for 89 yards and two touchdowns. "Coming up on the ball, executing better. It also marked the return to Soldier Field for predecessor Matt Nagy, now the Chiefs' quarterbacks coach. “We did what we were supposed to do,” Mahomes said.

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That sounds better than the Bears dealing with a rash of injuries. It will also be streamed on the NFL app. As always, how much starters will play in a preseason game is uncertain for fans and bettors. #BearsHC Matt Eberflus says starters will play preseason opener vs. The Bears were favored for this one, but news that Patrick Mahomes will play helped shift the line. He had just two pass attempts in the preseason opener last season.

The Chiefs' first preseason game is in the books. Here's Star beat writer Herbie Teope's rundown of observations from Saturday's showdown with the Bears at ...

The Chiefs eventually ruled out Bell for the remainder of the game. What the Chiefs do with Kinnard to start the season will be an interesting situation to watch. Tight end Blake Bell suffered a hip injury on the Chiefs’ second offensive possession. He connected with six different receivers, including Mecole Hardman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Travis Kelce, Michael Burton, Isiah Pacheco and Blake Bell, who capped the drive with a 5-yard scoring grab. When it comes to the latter, the Chiefs even sent out safety Justin Reid to attempt an extra point. “It was good to get a game in under our belt here,” Reid said.

In a meeting with an NFL official before the start of the preseason, it was explained to the media that roughing the passer fouls called for making contact with ...

“I talked to them in the second half about it and they said they hit me in the shoulder,” Fields said. We’ll see if officials protect Fields more in the second preseason game, or if it’s going to be another year of tough hits for the Bears QB. In a meeting with an NFL official before the start of the preseason, it was explained to the media that roughing the passer fouls called for making contact with a QB’s head would focus on “forcible” blows to the head this season.

Bears undrafted rookie linebacker Jack Sanborn made an impressive debut for the team he grew up cheering for, registering an interception and fumble ...

"It was awesome," he said. "I just had to want it more than them." I just have to trust myself.'" "We were in cover 2 and the receiver tried to stop in front of me," Sanborn said. He made a third stop on a punt return that didn't count due to a penalty on the Bears. "It's something that we harp on all the time in practice," Sanborn said.

The Chicago Bears opened the preseason with a 19-14 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday at Soldier Field. And it was thanks in large part to ...

Justin Fields was limited to three series in Chicago’s preseason opener, so Bears fans got plenty of Trevor Siemian and Nathan Peterman on Saturday. Siemian led the Bears to three scoring drives in the beginning of the second half, including two touchdowns and a field goal. No doubt the biggest dud of the game was the Soldier Field turf, which was in rough shape for an NFL preseason game that left many furious and concerned for player safety. He had seven punts for 298 yards (averaging 42.6 yards per punt), including three punts downed inside the 20-yard line. For someone who just joined the team and is looking to push for a roster spot, that’s the kind of performance you need. Brisker has been making a name for himself taking the ball away this summer, and he nearly had an interception early in the first half that went just off his hands. Rookie safety Jaquan Brisker has been one of the standouts since his arrival in Chicago, and he was itching to get to live action. Ebner also returned two kickoffs for 53 yards (26.5 average). Ebner continues to flash this summer, and he’s going to carve out a nice role for himself on this team. Undrafted rookie linebacker Jack Sanborn stole the show during Saturday’s preseason win, and he made quite a push for a roster spot. Brisker had an impressive outing in his preseason debut, where he showed his ability as a physical, ballhawking safety. He had six carries for a team-high 31 yards (5.2 average) and added one catch for a 12-yard touchdown. Ebner was impressive both on the ground and out of the backfield. The Chiefs scored all 14 of their points in the first half.

If Soldier Field is torn up by late December, it's at least understandable. Bad weather and a season's worth of Chicago Bears home games can tear up the ...

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The Chicago Bears beat the Kansas City Chiefs despite their first-team offense not putting up any points in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL preseason.

He was all over the football field on his 25 snaps. He laid a few big hits and allowed three catches on four targets for 23 yards. On 18 pass-blocking snaps, he didn’t allow a single pressure. - We saw all of the Chiefs' linebackers on Saturday.Nick Boltonlooked in midseason form with a stop in coverage on nine snaps. A strong second half brought the Chicago Bears back from a two-score deficit to win, 19-14, over the Kansas City Chiefs. Make no mistake, though, this was a pyrrhic preseason win for Chicago fans. - Darnell Mooneyis still trying to prove he’s a true No. 1 receiver. - Have a day,George Karlaftis. The rookie racked up a game-high five pressures on only 13 pass-rushing snaps. - It was a mixed bag for rookieDarian Kinnard. He allowed only two pressures on 22 pass-blocking snaps. - RookieDominique Robinsonregistered the only sack for the Bears on the day, but it came unblocked and was his only pressure on 23 pass-rushing snaps. - On 11 pass-blocking snaps, the Chiefs' first-team offensive line surrendered only two total pressures. - Jack Sanbornwas arguably the Bears' best defender Saturday. He finished with a team-high four stops and an interception on 26 snaps. He allowed two pressures on 18 pass-blocking snaps.

Some expected starters showed out, and other players further down the roster made some splashes, too.

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The offensive performance wasn't an explosive one for the Chicago Bears, but there were signs Luke Getsy has them on the right track.

This is less about design and more about just being good about finding the right matchup. Dante Pettis (#86) leaks out to the sideline, forcing another corner to go with him. Siemian finds him late over the middle for the score. What stood out the most was how good the young coordinator was at calling situational football. Following the preseason opener against the Chiefs, there are reasons for optimism. Players loved him as a teacher, and many around the league believe he is a rising star.

The Chicago Bears opened the preseason with a 19-14 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. While it's only preseason, it's hard not to feel encouraged after the ...

While it’s the first preseason game, there are plenty of reasons to be excited. Defensive end Dominique Robinson showcased his athleticism and ability to get after the quarterback logging his first NFL sack in his debut. While it’s the first preseason game, there are plenty of reasons to be excited.The start of the Matt Eberflus era has begun. Sanborn had an interception and fumble recovery in the second half, which both led to points on offense. Then there’s running back Trestan Ebner, who showcased his playmaking ability both in the run game and passing game. While Brisker’s first takeaway eluded him in his debut, there will be plenty more opportunities for him.

CHICAGO -- — Patrick Mahomes sure looked like he was ready to go. The one-time MVP, Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowler made it look easy in his ...

... LB Javin White (knee) left in the third. ... DB Michael Joseph (hamstring) limped off the field in the second after he landed awkwardly defending a pass. And really, the defense played well, you know, in the second half." ... RB Derrick Gore (neck) exited in the third. Mahomes was 6 of 7 passing on a 72-yard drive after Chicago went three-and-out on the game's first possession. Chiefs safety Justin Reid showed he could be an emergency kicker, nailing an extra point after Justin Watson caught a 22-yard touchdown from Shane Buechele in the closing seconds of the first half. Smith ran and stretched during warmups and watched the game from the sideline. ... I think the guys have kind of embraced that.” Siemian was 7 of 13 for 89 yards and two touchdowns. "Coming up on the ball, executing better. It also marked the return to Soldier Field for predecessor Matt Nagy, now the Chiefs' quarterbacks coach. “We did what we were supposed to do,” Mahomes said.

Brad Biggs offers his 10 thoughts after every Chicago Bears game, this time a victory for Matt Eberflus' debut with notes on Justin Fields and the Roquan ...

It gives the Bears only Monday and Tuesday to practice at Halas Hall and then requires the farthest travel of the season. The vast majority of punts have been made by three players in the last 21 seasons — Brad Maybard, Adam Podlesh and Pat O’Donnell. The Bears chose to move on from the veteran O’Donnell and bring in a young leg, and Gill performed well. That’s truly a partnership and to me, that’s the big process we’re going through.” “We talked about what we’re looking for in this game is, first of all, the game-day operation and how we did as a group,” Eberflus said. - Poles reaches the point at which he decides Smith wants more money than the Bears want to pay and declares he wants players who want to be at Halas Hall, likely deciding that Smith probably isn’t the difference between a six-win season and a nine-win season in 2022. He was electric in the open field on a 27-yard run, caught a 12-yard pass for a touchdown from Trevor Siemian and had a 34-yard kickoff return. Another issue is how this offense will better support Fields. A lot of analysts have said Fields is in a far better position with Getsy as the play caller than he was a year ago, that the scheme will make a huge difference. “When I think about what Getsy is going to do with Fields, it’s got to be a heavily defined passing game where you give him clear and defined reads off of play-action and then you count on him to make some special plays on top of that because of his athletic traits. “If he doesn’t have a lot of turnovers and he is getting the ball out quick, I feel like that will be considered a success no matter what the team’s record is or the stats because they’re just not very good around him. Expect Poles to churn the roster continuously as he looks for parts that fit and discards ones that don’t. The Bears need to see if Fields can be the quarterback of the future, and it’s going to be a weekly challenge without a ton of high-end talent around him. Sure, it wouldn’t mean a thing, but it ought to show the team has apotent offense that is getting ready to roll in the regular season. That’s not a condemnation where the Bears are at offensively with a quarterback in Year 2, a line that will have growing pains and a wide receiver group that will look undermanned even when fully staffed — which it wasn’t for this game.

After the Chicago Bears' preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jack Sanborn headlines several young players trending way up.

His motor is immensely high and he was in on the quarterback a few times, one rush ending with a sack. He is going to be a weapon in stopping the run. He was up at the line of scrimmage often, looking to assist in run support. He had a great effort on an end-around play, gaining eight yards, and proving that Luke Getsy’s offense is going to utilize players in a variety of ways. He looked shifty as he did in college, but the most impressive part was the way he ran with purpose. Fields also used his legs a couple of times, showing fans that this offense is going to allow him to be far more comfortable in his second year.

Receiver Tajae Sharpe was among a handful of Bears players who seemingly increased their chances of earning a roster spot with the team thanks to impressive ...

"It was a great feeling," Coley said. Pettis has returned only 13 punts in the NFL, however, averaging 3.2 yards with a long of 14 yards. After Newsome muffed Kansas City's first punt, Pettis signaled fair catches on the next three punts and caught all of them without as much as a bobble. But [there's] still a lot of areas to improve too." Like Sharpe, Pettis signed with the Bears May 12. His performance on special teams especially should give him a big boost in the competition for roster spots. "[I] just kind of gave him a signal out there and threw the ball up one-on-one," Fields said. And you've got to stay consistent, keep on going, taking it day-by-day and just continue to improve every day." From OTAs, I've felt a sense of urgency. Asked about his sense of urgency with final cuts approaching Aug. 30, Newsome said: "There's always a sense of urgency. "It was a good feeling," Newsome said of getting into the end zone. But it felt good."

The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn't exactly get an argument from the Chicago ...

The conditions at Soldier Field have long been a source of frustration for players and coaches on the Bears as well as other teams. The field was particularly choppy after Elton John performed there last weekend. The NFL can and should do better.”

CHICAGO – Matt Eberflus spent his entire offseason – in fact, most of his football life – preparing for Saturday, his first game as an NFL head coach. The ...

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However, it has also granted the coaching staff an opportunity to give other linebackers on the roster extra snaps in practice and the preseason. One of the ...

He is off to a great start this time. Rather than jump from practice squad to practice squad as a journeyman, Gates has played for different upstart spring leagues, including the AAF, XFL, and most recently, the USFL. He also had a stint in Canada. However, it has also granted the coaching staff an opportunity to give other linebackers on the roster extra snaps in practice and the preseason.

The Chicago Bears knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that truly was a tale of two halves. In the first half of the game, when it was mostly ...

I figured he had a great shot at making the 53-man roster before seeing him play yesterday, but considering his playing time and impact, he could be a lock. In the first half of the game, when it was mostly starters vs starters, the perennial playoff contending Chiefs had the advantage 14-0. The Chicago Bears knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that truly was a tale of two halves. Chicago had more total yards (285 to 205) and they had the edge in time of possession (32:40 to 27:20). The Chiefs were penalized less than the Bears (2 for 11 yards to 5 for 32), and they had the edge in third-down percentage (43.8% to 37.5%). Rookie Trestan Ebner led the team in rushing with 31 yards on 6 carries, and he had a 12-yard TD catch. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the top of the Chiefs' depth chart was better than the players atop Chicago’s depth chart, but it’s a testament to general manager Ryan Poles and the coaching staff that the bottom of the depth chart looked so good.

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He was moved back to the active roster on May 14.Chicago Bears Gates led the AAF in tackles with 52 and forced fumbles with five.Washington He was waived on June 14.Memphis Express

Whether it was highly-touted draft picks like Jaquan Brisker and Braxton Jones or underrated rookies like Jack Sanborn and Trestan Ebner, the future is ...

Top highlight: Top highlight: Top highlight: Top highlight: Top highlight: Even with cornerback Kyler Gordon and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. sidelined with injuries, there were plenty of standout performances by Chicago’s rookies.

Jim Miller hasn't seen much of Luke Getsy running the Bears offense, but he's seen enough to know he is better than Matt Nagy.

That is coupled with a steady dose of running the football. He is helping Fields by adjusting the system to his strengths. The other eight snaps he played were hand-offs to Khalil Herbert and Equanimeous St. Brown. That is a 55-45 ratio pass-to-run. Fields’ numbers weren’t eye-popping at 4-of-7 for 48 yards, but he didn’t turn the ball over, and two of his incompletions were dropped by Herbert. He operated the offense well. You’ve got to do what is best to protect the young quarterback, whether it was Mitch (Trubisky) or this guy, and it’s got to be run-based first.” The 49ers (and) Kyle Shanahan, they use (fullback Kyle) Juszczyk a lot, they do a lot of 12 (one running back, two wide receivers, two tight ends). Even look in Green Bay last year — the Packers were second in the NFL in 12 personnel…

The Chicago Bears wanted guys to seize their opportunity in the preseason opener. A forgotten face at tackle did exactly that.

The second-year tackle was great in his first game action of the year and against a pretty strong defensive front too. Either that or convince the coaches to let him try his hand at guard. Teams that run the scheme like to run the ball off tackle. That means the guys on the edge must be able to move people. As of right now, he is the heavy favorite to be their swing tackle or primary backup at both spots. He didn’t play in the opener.