7 things to know heading into Bears-49ers in Week 1

From the Bears’ season-opening struggles to Justin Fields vs. Trey Lance, here are seven things to know ahead of Week 1 opener vs. 49ers.

The Chicago Bears will kick off the 2022 NFL season against the San Francisco 49ers, where Chicago will be looking to upset San Francisco at Soldier Field.

The Bears and 49ers will face off for the second straight season — and once again in Chicago. But they’re trending in opposite directions in how they’re regarded by the national media. Everyone expects the Bears to be among the worst in the NFL while there’s hope for San Francisco with a loaded roster.

Here are seven things to know ahead of the Bears’ Week 1 game against the 49ers: