The Chicago Bears had a chance to start their season with a Week 1 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, but a fourth-quarter collapse led to a 27-24 defeat Monday night. New Bears head coach Ben Johnson will try to get the Bears on track in Week 2 when they go to Detroit to take on the powerful and motivated Lions. Expand Tweet
Beating the defending NFC North division champions on their homefield is a difficult task to begin with, and combined with the Lions' motivation after losing the season opener to the Green Bay Packers, it will take a sensational effort. Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen may not have his full unit available because defensive back Kyler Gordon and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett did not participate in the team's Thursday practice session due to injuries