49ers

The 49ers have had some odd season openers. They have to avoid that to escape an upset in Chicago.

The Niners got complacent in the second half of a Lions game in which they pulled their defensive starters and almost paid the price. That served as a lesson to the Niners not to rest on their laurels in Week 1, and they should not look to take any chances even against a Chicago team over which they look to have a substantial edge. An underwhelming start would also pile early pressure on Lance with Garoppolo looming as a potential alternative to whom the Niners could return.

Everything you need to know as the Chicago Bears begin the 2022 season against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field.

[Bears promise ‘first-class experience’ for fans](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-bears-domed-stadium-presentation-arlington-heights-20220908-5lqsci3rqza3tkk4wejn4hm5ai-story.html)during stadium meeting in Arlington Heights [Will the Bears leave Soldier Field?](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-soldier-field-arlington-heights-liststory-20211001-owp3umg4b5e6nnducymdcldmsa-list.html)Here’s what to know. [Bears show renderings for enclosed stadium complex](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-bears-new-stadium-plans-arlington-heights-20220906-gziy3irinfcxvjd2jwymqo4hxe-story.html)in Arlington Heights [Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveils Soldier Field dome plan](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-bears-soldier-field-dome-lightfoot-pitch-20220725-dvxyufcsgzbctd4wzlbqy2xl6q-story.html), among 3 proposals to keep Bears from departing for Arlington Heights [What would a potential new Bears stadium be like?](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-soldier-field-new-stadiums-20211111-d6r7rwv3tjep5csyobvnclqjge-list.html)Here’s a look at the 7 newest NFL stadiums, from capacity to best amenities. [Read more here](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-george-mccaskey-ted-phillips-20220909-7tshaesgsvb4vkqa6vwnia3z7y-story.html). [Ted Phillips, the Bears President and CEO](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-ted-phillips-20220902-l37m344jmff77dzwvayhkza7ru-story.html), plans to retire at the end of the 2022 season [A Bears move would be a ‘win-win’ to many](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-bears-arlington-heights-village-reaction-20210929-cwnehdyrwbbz5aidcwwnyoiqka-story.html). [A Bears move may leave thousands](https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-bears-psl-soldier-field-arlington-heights-stadium-20211102-jddhd4yt7jd2xmdno7efhxk7hy-story.html)of fans with worthless Soldier Field seat licenses [What are the costs if the Bears bail](https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-bears-arlington-heights-soldier-field-finances-20210929-jizbnhkhhfcvno4acbu66skhq4-story.html)on Chicago for Arlington Heights? [George McCaskey doesn’t ‘anticipate any change in the structure’](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-president-ted-phillips-replacement-20220910-d633oucobnbxpdkabnvh42jyge-story.html)as the Bears look for a new team president. [What Alex Leatherwood becomes for the Bears](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-alex-leatherwood-teven-jenkins-20220902-ucm5mhmnpzcf3jvttlwz3oyfjm-story.html)is just another question on an offensive line loaded with them [Bears are closer to full strength at wide receiver](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-byron-pringle-velus-jones-20220905-aa5gbwlbw5b7vaejgnxb37nfga-story.html). [battle of 2021 first-round quarterbacks](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-justin-fields-quarterback-class-20220910-abpy6lfqdrbwzg5oxmntvustra-story.html) Trey Lance, whom the 49ers drafted No. [Bears Q&A with Brad Biggs](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-mailbag-justin-fields-rankings-20220907-kqrdxcgi2bavtmdslo4ujmhzvq-story.html): Why is the team at the bottom of NFL power rankings? [What’s the best way to describe GM Ryan Poles’ 1st roster?](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-ryan-poles-ted-phillips-20220905-xi7323tq5nh3llxbxvfgguzve4-story.html)5 questions entering Week 1. [5 things to watch in the Bears season opener](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-san-francisco-49ers-week-1-20220909-spni7qgio5hlxgsuekreqrfpcy-story.html)— plus our Week 1 picks [Can Bears bring back the Peanut Punch and the Chicago takeaway machine?](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-peanut-punch-charles-tillman-20220904-se4bm2fv7vdxvejrhihpq2mpeq-story.html)Charles Tillman gives some tips on how to make it happen.

A live blog of the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears updated frequently with information and analysis.

But if somehow the 49ers lose this game and start the season 0-1, perhaps the 49ers would feel pressure to play Kittle next week just to make sure they don't start 0-2. So if they beat the Bears and start the season 1-0, they'll have no urgency to play Kittle next week against the Seahawks, who are even worse than the Bears. This seems like the kind of game that could feature lots of fumbles and turnovers and blocked punts and kicks.

Latest updates on starting quarterback Trey Lance and the San Francisco 49ers as they open the 2022 NFL season against the Bears in Chicago.

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Week one is upon us! The 49ers head into Soldier Field to face the Bears for the 70th time, including postseason matchups. The regular season record stands ...

Garoppolo punctuated the long Deebo catch with a two-yard touchdown run and scored again on the ground with 8:26 in the fourth quarter. 2018 was a lost season for the 49ers with Garoppolo losing his season to an ACL injury. A third and 24 tunnel screen to Deebo Samuel got the 49ers right back into the game and the rest is history. After throwing a touchdown in his first pass for the 49ers, Garoppolo was given the keys and what better place to do it than his hometown? Blaine Gabbert turned on the wheels and scored from 44 yards out to tie the game with 13:18 left in the fourth quarter. Ward’s interception was the first time the 49ers had a first-quarter touchdown in 2015.

General manager Ryan Poles spoke with Jeff Joniak Sunday on the Bears pregame radio show on WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM.

You prepare and you practice you have preseason games, but you don't know how it's all going to come together. And we look for certain traits in players to bring them in and become Bears in being tough, resilient, smart. They're ready to go and they're going to perform well. As the guy who sits in there, and now as a general manager who watches games, are you an emotional reactor? This begins, Ryan Poles, the emotional grind of a general manager watching his roster try to win. Welcome to the 103rd season of Bears football.

SportsLine's model simulated San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears 10000 times and made its Week 1 NFL picks.

49ers](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/game-forecast/NFL_20220911_SF@CHI/) and just locked in its picks and NFL Week 1 predictions. [Nick Bosa](/nfl/players/2260972/nick-bosa/) is fully healthy and primed to have a massively productive season in 2022. The model enters the 2022 NFL season on an incredible 138-97 run on top-rated [NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/) that dates back to the 2017 season. [You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/bears-vs-49ers-prediction-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nfl-picks-best-bets-for-week-1-2022/#ttag=09102022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_Bears49ersAUTO). The model has simulated Bears vs. Here are several [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds) and betting lines for 49ers vs. [Chicago Bears](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CHI/chicago-bears/) host the [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SF/san-francisco-49ers/) in a [NFL](/nfl) Week 1 game between teams trending in different directions. [Darnell Mooney](/nfl/players/2240651/darnell-mooney/) emerged as the Bears top target a year ago, and has Pro Bowl potential on the outside. [NFL picks](/nfl/picks/experts) since its inception. [Trey Lance](/nfl/players/2969444/trey-lance/) will be making his first career Week 1 start for the Niners after filling in for [Jimmy Garoppolo](/nfl/players/1760229/jimmy-garoppolo/) in three games as a rookie in 2021. Bears odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 40. The Bears, led by first-year head coach Matt Eberflus and second-year quarterback [Justin Fields](/nfl/players/1273205/justin-fields/), are in rebuilding mode and looking to rejoin the elite teams of the NFC.

The Bears have a new general manager in Ryan Poles along with a new head coach in Matt Eberflus. Poles tore down the roster to the studs in hopes that new ...

He needs to show he can manage the clock. Eberflus is going to be a CEO-type head coach like what Tennessee and Buffalo have. Poles tore down the roster to the studs in hopes that new talent can take the NFC North and That does not mean this will be a wasted season. Eberflus is a rookie NFL head coach. That does not mean there will be any less excitement at Soldier Field when the San Francisco 49ers come into town.

Back in early August, Rams coach Sean McVay did seem slightly concerned with the "abnormal" nature of the injury. "It is a tricky deal and you want to make sure ...

"Seeing the other opportunities that were out there and you weigh in the pros and cons of everything," Garoppolo said on Sept. The Rams quarterback has been dealing with a nagging injury for most of the offseason, and things got so bad that he [had a 'procedure' on the elbow earlier this year](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-matthew-stafford-had-offseason-elbow-procedure-to-deal-with-pain-per-report/). "It is a tricky deal and you want to make sure that you're getting with the right people that are experts in this field," McVay said on Aug. According [to ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34566691/los-angeles-rams-eyed-jimmy-garoppolo-san-francisco-49ers-released-qb-sources-say), Garoppolo and the Rams "had the makings of a deal" in place in the event that the quarterback had become available. "It's a little bit abnormal for a quarterback -- some of this stuff is things that However, the deal never happened because Garoppolo ended up [signing a revised contract](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/49ers-rework-jimmy-garoppolos-deal-to-stay-in-san-francisco-contract-includes-no-trade-clause/) with the 49ers that will keep him in San Francisco through the end of the 2022 season.

Winds, rain expected to be moderate by kickoff at Soldier Field in Chicago for Trey Lance's 2022 debut.

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel scored a rushing TD for the 1st touchdown of the 2022 season.

Bears](https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/49ers-must-avoid-another-weird-week-1-vs-bears/) [49ers inactives: George Kittle officially out](https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/49ers-inactives-george-kittle-officially-out/) Bears](https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/49ers-injury-update-rb-elijah-mitchell-ruled-out-vs-bears/) [49ers highlights: Samson Ebukam notches 1st sack of 2022](https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/49ers-highlights-samson-ebukam-notches-1st-sack-of-2022/) The 49ers finally got it together for a full drive. [49ers highlights: Talanoa Hufanga intercepts Justin Fields](https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/49ers-highlights-talanoa-hufanga-intercepts-justin-fields/)

The Bears defense excelled throughout the entire game, generating two takeaways. They held the 49ers to three points in the second half and held quarterback ...

On second down, Herbert rushed for five yards, and defensive holding penalty on the same play led to a Bears first down at the 3. [Kyler Gordon](/team/players-roster/kyler-gordon/) downfield, put the 49ers at the Chicago 16. After the Bears defense forced a punt, Fields led another 10-play, 84-yard touchdown drive. After a scoreless first quarter, the 49ers reached the end zone with 10:17 to play in the first half. Fields then orchestrated the Bears' first scoring drive of the day. [Dante Pettis](/team/players-roster/dante-pettis/) and [Equanimeous St.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell has suffered a knee injury and won't return to Sunday's game against the Bears.

Mostert missed the rest of the season before signing with the [Miami Dolphins](/nfl/team/_/name/mia/miami-dolphins) in the offseason. stepped into the primary running back role with rookie [Jordan Mason](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360569/jordan-mason) as the backup. Wilson finished with nine carries for 22 yards and Samuel also carried eight times for 52 yards, though it was quarterback [Trey Lance](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4383351/trey-lance) who led the Niners in rush attempts (13) and yards (54). He did not return to the Niners' [19-10 loss](/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401437647) at Soldier Field. In 2021, he set a franchise rookie rushing record with 963 yards, adding five touchdowns despite missing six games with multiple injuries (ribs, knee, finger, shoulder and concussion). Mitchell was blocking on the outside for Samuel on the play and it appeared a Bears defender rolled into the back of his legs.

The weather conditions on Sunday morning at Soldier Field were less than ideal for a season opener.

Eventually it was pulled back to reveal brand new Bermuda grass the field was resodded with this week, which was placed after Soldier Field hosted German metal band Rammstein on Sept. The tarp could only protect the field for so long. Here’s to hoping the 49ers Faithful in attendance at Soldier Field brought their ponchos.

The Bears opened the Matt Eberflus era with a 19-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, thanks to the playmaking ability of Justin FIelds and a swarming ...

But Dominique Robinson and Roquan Smith sacked Lance on third and goal to hold the 49ers to a field goal. On offense, left tackle Braxton Jones got a tough welcome to the NFL from Bosa, Ebukam, and the rest of the 49ers’ defensive line. After the Bears took the lead in the fourth quarter, the defense helped put the game away. Brisker got the fun going with a fumble recovery on the 49ers’ first possession. In the second half, both by design and not, the Bears let Fields be Fields. Fields electrified the crowd with a big play to open the third quarter. It wasn’t the prettiest stat line, but what Fields did in the second half, mainly via improvisation, was the only reason the Bears’ offense found success. The 49ers completely lost Dante Pettis in coverage, and Fields threw back across the field to the uncovered receiver for a 51-yard touchdown. The Bears moved the ball a bit on their sixth possession (the final of the first half) but did so by utilizing Fields’ legs. But the Bears played it safe after crossing midfield, letting the clock wind down to play for a 47-yard field goal. Running back David Montgomery led the Bears in receptions during the first half with two receptions. No Bears receiver or tight end caught a ball in the first half.

Quarterback Trey Lance will open his first season as the 49ers' full-time starting quarterback Sunday without any help from one of the team's top offensive ...

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The Chicago Bears went into the week as underdogs against the San Francisco 49ers. They came out and won in a stunning fashion.

They also had a touchdown of their own as Eddie Jackson had a pick-six for the Bears which was one of the stunning turning points of the game. As talent comes in more and more over the years, this team could really be on the rise. They were able to drive down the field just enough to score some points against a very good 49ers defense. The Chicago Bears also had a really nice performance from their defense. They did what they needed to do and got the big win. The first half of the game didn’t go well for them but they really turned it on in the second half.

The San Francisco 49ers got off to a terrible start to the 2022 season in Chicago with a loss to the Bears.

– The Bears have the lead on a TD pass to Equanimeous St. – Third-and-5 and Lance throws a dart to Jennings for a first down. – Huge conversion from Lance on a third-and-10. – Third-and-9 and a Lance scramble goes for eight. – Samuel dropped the first throw of the second half. He bullied his way forward on a third-and-2 for a first down. – First touchdown of the year is to wideback Deebo Samuel, who took a handoff around the right end for a TD. That’s a terrific play call and one of the reasons the 49ers moved to Lance. – Samuel fumbled on his first carry of the year and the Bears recovered. Third-and-13 and the 49ers call Lance’s number on a draw. A handoff on third-and-9 for the Bears deep in their own territory. – Another failed third down for the 49ers.

Unlike their NFC Championship Game defeat in sunny Los Angeles back in January, the 49ers were a soggy mess as they finished a 19-10, rain-soaked defeat Sunday to the initially underwhelming Chicago Bears. Coach Kyle Shanahan justifiably spread the ...

That cut the 49ers’ lead to 10-7 with 5:32 left in the third quarter. His scrambles gave the 49ers’ defense fits, and linebackers Dre Greenlaw and Azeez Al-Shaair drew penalties for hitting a sliding Fields. Lance keyed the scoring drive with a 44-yard, third-down pass to Jauan Jennings. The 49ers’ shutout bid was ruined by one of their former draft busts, Pettis. Nick Bosa said of Fields’ mobility: “We definitely rushed him well in the first half, just bullrushing and not hitting any moves anywhere, because then he’s just gonna run. There would be an ugly loss, the fourth to start a season in Shanahan’s six seasons. “Not to take anything away from them, but I’m disappointed in some of the silly mistakes we did to ourselves,” Shanahan said. No, Lance could not pull off a fourth-quarter comeback win, a feat Jimmy Garoppolo produced in the 49ers’ previous two visits to Soldier Field. And Shanahan bemoaned the 49ers’ missed opportunities in the red zone. His scrambling drove the 49ers’ defense mad — and induced them into untimely penalties — but he also threw two touchdown passes to avenge last season’s 33-22 loss. “The fourth quarter for sure was the toughest,” Lance added. He was just 8-of-17 for 121 yards, and he had 11 carries for 28 yards.

The 49ers' top running back is out for the rest of today's game in Chicago. Mitchell suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and was ruled out for the ...

Although Samuel was said to want to play more wide receiver and less running back, he’s been primarily a runner so far today, with five carries for 13 yards and a touchdown, and only one catch for six yards. Mitchell suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game. The 49ers’ top running back is out for the rest of today’s game in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears upset the favored San Francisco 49ers 19-10 in week one as quarterback Justin Fields threw two second-half touchdowns to receivers Dante ...

But Lance’s late interception down 10-13 set the Bears up for the touchdown to take a two-score lead. The defense played great the entire game sacking 49ers quarterback Trey Lance twice and forcing an interception by safety Eddie Jackson late to seal the game. The Chicago Bears upset the favored San Francisco 49ers 19-10 in week one as quarterback Justin Fields threw two second-half touchdowns to receivers Dante Pettis and Equanimeous St.

The 49ers made too many mistakes in critical moments during their season-opening loss to the Chicago Bears.

"We were stopping the run all day. Midway through the fourth quarter when the Bears were back inside the red zone, 49ers defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw was called for a defensive holding penalty. There were two key penalties on the Bears' second scoring drive. Had two stupid penalties that allowed them to keep going that led to 14 points." Five of the Bears' 15 first downs were gifted by a 49ers penalty. The 49ers committed 12 penalties for 99 yards.

The Chicago Bears opened the 2022 NFL season with a 19-10 upset win over the San Francisco 49ers. It was a tale of two halves for the Bears, especially on ...

With the Bears offense struggling, they had a chance to get some momentum with a field goal in the final minute of the second quarter. Things looked rough for Fields in the first half against the 49ers, where he was under constant duress and failed to complete a pass to a single receiver. That 0.5 sack, that he shared with Robinson, came on third-and-goal from the 4-yard line, and it was huge for the defense. Robinson had 1.5 sacks on the afternoon, including the first sack of the 2022 season for the Bears. With the 49ers offense driving, cornerback Jaylon Johnson punched the ball out of receiver Deebo Samuel’s hands and Brisker was quick to jump on it for the fumble recovery. It was a tale of two halves for the Bears, especially on offense.

The 49ers suffered a big blow just before halftime of their season opener when Elijah Mitchell was ruled out due to a knee injury.

He led the 49ers in rushing with 963 yards and five touchdowns on 207 rushing attempts for a 4.7-yard average. Mitchell left the game after gaining 41 yards on six rushing attempts. "[The medical staff] thought he had a chance to come back and then they ruled him out about a quarter later, so not sure yet."

The San Francisco 49ers fell short in the 2022 regular season opener, dropping Sunday's contest versus the Chicago Bears 19-10.

San Francisco's top running back was ruled out of the game in the second quarter with a knee injury. The second-year safety did a little bit of everything for the 49ers defense on Sunday. Later that same quarter, [Nick Bosa](/team/players-roster/nick-bosa/) notched a sack of his own, also on a third down play, for a loss of six yards, ending the Bears third offensive series. [Samson Ebukam](/team/players-roster/samson-ebukam/) exactly three snaps to get to Bears quarterback Justin Fields for the first sack of the game, forcing a quick three-and-out on Chicago's opening drive. San Francisco got on the board in the second quarter by way of a six-yard rushing touchdown by Samuel. In the opener, the 49ers racked up a total of 12 penalties for 99 yards versus the Bears.

The Trey Lance Era in San Francisco got off to a rough start Sunday in a 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lance told reporters after the game that he has "a ...

I shouldn't have missed [Deebo Samuel](https://www.nfl.com/players/deebo-samuel/) on the third down, missed another third down to [Jauan Jennings](https://www.nfl.com/players/jauan-jennings/) -- just too many mistakes." Lance had a handful of impressive throws and added 54 rushing yards on 13 attempts to round out his day. The Bears went on to score a touchdown on the ensuing possession, but the three-point lead would've been enough. [Tyler Kroft](https://www.nfl.com/players/tyler-kroft/) in the end zone. San Francisco got the ball back twice before it was all said and done, but Lance could only muster 42 yards of offense in those possessions. "I had a big miss to

The 49ers were washed away in a sloppy loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 1 at Solider Field.

Clearly, this was a game the 49ers should have won. But it was also a horrible way for a team with Super Bowl aspirations to open the season. And, certainly, the coaching has to absorb its share of blame for the product the 49ers put out on the field. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky had a solid game with a net average of 40.3 yards and three kicks inside the 20-yard line on his four attempts. However, the down-and-distance game might have contributed to Fields’ interception on third down. It gave the Bears momentum. The 49ers’ secondary did not do a great job of pursuing Pettis, who turned it into a 51-yard touchdown. The Bears gained 99 yards on 37 rushing attempts. Elijah Mitchell exited in the first half with a knee injury. When the 49ers were playing from behind in the fourth quarter, Lance did not see Bears safety Eddie Jackson. San Francisco pounded the Bears on the ground in the first half with 115 yards and a 6.4-yard average. Jauan Jennings was the team’s leading receiver with four catches for 64 yards.

In his first start since officially being named 49ers quarterback, Lance had a disastrous performance in a shocking 19-10 loss to the Bears in Chicago. Sure, it ...

[AJ Dillon](/nfl/players/2867083/a-j-dillon/)? [Aaron Rodgers](/nfl/players/419780/aaron-rodgers/)with a receiving corps headlined by ... Hate the grades? [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/), but found a medium ground with a C-. As for that offense, [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)is a target vacuum, seeing 12 looks from [Tua Tagovailoa](/nfl/players/2741209/tua-tagovailoa/)on the day and leading the team with 94 yards receiving. [Panthers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CAR/carolina-panthers/)truly looked like they were on the verge of disaster in the first half, as Cleveland acquired a 10-point lead at halftime while [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/)and the Panthers' offense could get nothing going. Not only did [Cordarrelle Patterson](/nfl/players/1996183/cordarrelle-patterson/)rush for 120 yards and a touchdown, but [Marcus Mariota](/nfl/players/1880862/marcus-mariota/)also added 72 yards and a TD on the ground. Brown](/nfl/players/2967690/amon-ra-st-brown/)kept his five-game streak of getting at least eight receptions and a touchdown streak and [D'Andre Swift](/nfl/players/2871710/dandre-swift/)looks every bit of the running back that can get 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards this year. Overall, Wentz threw four touchdowns in the game with the final one going to [Jahan Dotson](/nfl/players/2962944/jahan-dotson/)with just 1:46 left to play. Fields started the scoring spree with a 51-yard TD to [Dante Pettis](/nfl/players/2139642/dante-pettis/)that seemed to spark the Bears' offense and defense. [Evan McPherson](/nfl/players/2962681/evan-mcpherson/)had a chance to win it in overtime, but missed a 29-yard field goal thanks in large part to an errant snap. [Justin Fields](/nfl/players/1273205/justin-fields/)and the offense came alive in the second half with three touchdowns.

The 49ers weren't the only expected title contender to lay an egg in Week 1. The Packers, Rams, Bengals, Cowboys, and Colts all stunk up the place as well.

San Francisco 49ers (0-1): The 49ers were sloppy, undisciplined, and overall underwhelming in a surprising loss to the Bears. Denver Broncos (0-0): How will the Seattle faithful welcome Russ back to his former home? Las Vegas Raiders (0-1): The Raiders had zero sacks and zero takeaways Sunday vs. Cincinnati Bengals (0-1): It was a disappointing opener for the defending AFC champions. Washington Commanders (1-0): The Commanders looked a lot more competent than I expected. Tennessee Titans (0-1): The Titans are no strangers to surprise losses early in the season. Chicago Bears (1-0): The Bears’ defense stymied the 49ers in a soggy game at Soldier Field. New England Patriots (0-1): I don’t know why Bill Belichick was so optimistic after the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. A get-right game against the Seahawks is a must in Week 2. Houston Texans (0-0-1): Curious coaching by Lovie Smith cost the Texans a Week 1 win. Atlanta Falcons (0-1): Things were looking good for the Falcons until the fourth quarter hit, then the Saints reeled off 17 points in a row to steal a Week 1 win. Seattle Seahawks (0-0): The Seahawks appear to have hit on rookies Charles Cross, Boye Mafe, Abraham Lucas, Coby Bryant, and Tariq Woolen.

On this day in The Bay, the San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Yankees 41-0 to record the first shutout in franchise history.

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The Chicago Bears didn't need to blitz even once to pressure San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance.

This will be something to monitor going forward with both Lance and along the offensive line. The 49ers had a hard to protecting quarterback Trey Lance on Sunday in Chicago. Teams in the last 15 seasons are now 1-6 in situations where their QB drops back 30-plus times and doesn’t face a blitz.

Kyle Shanahan was able to identify a key turning point in the 49ers' season-opening loss -- which happened to involve a former 49er.

Brown in the fourth to take a 13-10 lead. The catch had to feel sweet for Pettis, who was drafted by San Francisco in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft but then waived by the team two years later. “Fields did a hell of a job getting away from it …

The Chicago Bears came away with an upset of the San Francisco 49ers in a 19-10 victory in Week 1. It was a thrilling second-half comeback for the Bears on ...

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, September 12, 2022.

The 49ers were apparently not aware that such a deal was on the table, until after they re-signed Garoppolo.” “He’s a mature dude. “It will be a game the 49ers will want to forget, desperately, but one they’ll have to rewind, painfully, to improve on. “Trent Williams, probably the team’s most respected veteran and the straightest shooter, was standing about 15 feet away from Lance during this short monologue and heard all of it. Receivers made a bunch of plays. With a projected brutal second half of the season, this was supposed to be a scheduled win.

The Chicago Bears kicked off the Matt Eberflus era with a 19-10 upset win over the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears trailed 10-0 in the third quarter before ...

While the weather was a huge factor in the outcome, that shouldn’t take away from the grit the Bears put on display in the second half. Whether it was the ridiculous video game-like throw to Dante Pettis across the field that resulted in a 51 yard touchdown, the montage of scrambles through the makeshift swamp, or the ability to overcome early mistakes, Fields made a statement against the 49ers- this is his team. Eddie Jackson had a crucial interception late in the game, and Roquan Smith was a big factor in the middle, as well. Overcoming a 10-0 lead to a team that was in the NFC Championship Game earlier this year is no small feat. The Bears were slow to adjust to the poor field conditions and looked to be running at half the speed as the 49ers. The biggest star of the game were the massive puddles that covered the Kentucky bluegrass at Soldier Field. Something switched at halftime, where the Bears took the momentum and never seemed to give it back. The Bears are 1-0 with a huge win at home against the 49ers. You could see it on the field, in the stands and on the sidelines. They had momentum on their side and used the run game to set up deep passes to keep the foot on the gas pedal. But then something amazing happened: the Bears made halftime adjustments, and they found a rhythm that included three second-half touchdowns and a strong defensive outing to best the 49ers 19-10. It’s also kind of karmic that this crazy weather game happened the same week that the Bears presented plans for an enclosed Arlington Heights stadium.

Stop me if you've heard this before. The San Francisco 49ers gave up a 10-point, 2nd-half lead to a team they were dominating most of the game.

The one on Aiyuk erased a big gain when the 49ers needed to score. [#49ers]had three third downs on three different drives to get off the field. Hopefully, the 49ers were embarrassed enough to come out angry against the Seahawks next week. The first drive was good, but it ended in a turnover inside the red zone. - Two broken coverages in the second half allowed the Bears to get on the board and eventually take the lead. One of them has to step up if given the opportunity. I'm not one to blame the officials. When the 49ers were playing well, the 49ers fans were loud. [Jordan Mason](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MasoJo00.htm)was active for the game and Ty Davis-Price wasn't. That says a lot about his lack of confidence in the running backs behind [Elijah Mitchell](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MitcEl00.htm). The 49ers have a problem here. Shanahan doesn't seem to trust the other running backs.

A new era of Chicago Bears football began on Sunday as the team kicked off the 2022 NFL season with a new regime in place against the San Francisco 49ers.

Many acknowledged that it took some time, but Eberflus believes in the system that he’s brought with him and it has nothing to do with schemes, play design, or anything of that nature. Chicago Bears writer Larry Mayer points out that the offense didn’t commit a penalty and the defense had just one that ended up going for five yards. It seemed odd and it would have been better to give Jenkins the entire run and have Patrick available as a backup guard in case of injury. The field conditions played a significant role in Santos’ struggles, both when kicking the ball and trying to set up an attempt. The problem was that he was rotating in and out with Teven Jenkins at right guard. The penalty pushed the Bears out of field goal range, ending any hopes of getting points in the first half. He also made a key tackle for a loss on a redzone drive in the third quarter to prevent the 49ers from going up 14-0. There were a couple of clutch throws in the second half that should give 49ers fans reason for optimism, but he failed to bring his team back and threw a costly interception that sealed the deal for the Bears. He was hitting big throws with accuracy after struggling for much of the afternoon and the offense poured it on to stage a comeback. The Bears offense in the first half had shades of Fields’ first start against the Cleveland Browns last season. After a sluggish first half with no points and very little offensive production that resulted in a 7-0 lead for the 49ers, things began to turn around. Both players needed a strong showing on Sunday and while neither of them lit the world on fire, it was Fields who stepped up when he needed to the most.

San Francisco racked up 176 yards at an average of 4.8 yards per carry, with Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel each averaging over six yards per run. Lance, ...

The 49ers did that far too often in Week 1 against a seemingly inferior opponent and they paid the price. With 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and a pass breakup, Hufanga proved he can be a playmaking force for the 49er defense, yet even his day was not without fault as the entire Niners secondary went missing for Fields’ touchdown throw to Equanimeous St. The 49ers went just 1-for-3 in the red zone. With Trey Lance at quarterback, the 49ers should be an extremely strong red-zone team. The Niners must do a better job in this area if they are to meet their expectations in 2022. A key reason why their yardage gained did not result in a victory is what happened when they got inside the 20.

As Kyle Shanahan said post-game, this loss came down to penalties and turnovers — let's break them down.

Most teams cannot overcome losing the turnover and penalty battle and the 49ers did so in the season opener in 2019 against Tampa Bay, but it’s not a sustainable winning formula. It was a five-yard penalty that moved the Bears’ offense inside the 5-yard line and gave them an automatic first down. Fields scrambled on third down for five yards, and it was about to be another punt — until it wasn’t. That was ultimately the difference in this ball game and why the 49ers fell to 0-1. Chicago ran the ball on third-and-medium, which the 49ers stuffed. The defense was stifling, stopping the run on early downs and getting after Justin Fields on third downs.

This 49ers fan's experience in Chicago is an accurate portrayal of how all fans felt watching San Francisco's Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

[Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/49ers-talk) ["annoying"](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/annoying-49ers-loss-bears-frustrates-nick-bosa-after-flurry-penalties) and ["disappointing,"](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/kyle-shanahan-disappointed-about-49ers-silly-mistakes-gifting-bears-points) respectively. [What we learned as Lance struggles in 49ers' brutal loss](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-observations-trey-lance-struggles-2022-season-opening-loss-bears)

The 49ers were already without George Kittle for their Week 1 game against the Bears, and now, they have lost another of their top offensive weapons.

For those wondering where 2021 third-round pick Trey Sermon is, the 49ers released him just after final cuts. San Francisco also has fullback Kyle Juszczyk and quarterback Trey Lance available to help on the ground. Wilson and Samuel carried the load with Mitchell out on Sunday. Deebo Samuel will also see a larger role out of the backfield; his 6-yard touchdown run in the second quarter opened the scoring at Soldier Field and he had eight rushes for 52 yards in the loss. In 2021, Raheem Mostert suffered "significant cartilage damage" to his knee against the Lions. Mitchell's injury marks the second consecutive season during which the 49ers have lost their starting running back to a knee problem in Week 1.