The first game of every season is as intoxicating as it is nerve-wracking. It could go a million different ways. That is especially true with a new head coach.

So let’s play a game of impossible odds and infinite permutations. These are low stakes, but the glory will be significant.

Who do you think will score the first Bears touchdown of the season and how?

You think this is easy to predict? Not so fast.

Last year the distinction went to Jonathan Owens on a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.

In 2022, Dante Pettis caught a 51 yard touchdown from Justin Fields.

In 2018, Mitchell Trubisky had a 2 yard touchdown run.

In 2011, Matt Forte caught a 56 yard pass from Jay Cutler to open the year.

The year prior, Matt Forte caught an 89 yard pass from Jay Cutler.

In 2007, John St. Clai

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