The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season was supposed to be the start of a brilliant new era for Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears. With Aaron Rodgers now calling New York home, the Bears were supposed to take advantage of an inexperienced Jordan Love. They were supposed to announce their presence to the NFC North and the rest of the league.
Instead, the Packers laid an absolute beatdown. The 38-20 final score was not nearly indicative of how Green Bay outpaced and outclassed Chicago in every facet. And as the Packers notch their ninth straight win in an extended 30-year run of dominance over their rival, it’s fair to wonder: Are Love and Co. about to tack on another 15 years to that number?
It’s only Week 1, but that’s how atrocious the Bears looked in every phase. I would not be remotely surprised if 30 years became 45, then 60 …
But Week 1 wasn’t bad news for everyone. Well, it was still bad for Patrick Peterson after talking so much trash about Brock Purdy. But, again, some people did have fun weeks!
Let’s have some fun and hand out awards from a truly wild and unpredictable opening NFL Sunday.