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Bears 24, Titans 17
Titans: The biggest question coming into this season was if Will Levis is the guy in Tennessee. After Week 1, I’m not sure we have any clarity on that. Levis converted some crucial third downs, like one on third-and-15 to new Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley in the first half. But then Levis threw a pick as he was being tackled that ended up in the end zone for the Bears. The good news is that Tennessee has found its running back in Tony Pollard. He was a consistent and significant contributor, averaging more than five yards a carry in Sunday’s opener. Tennessee’s defense made things difficult for Caleb Williams & Co. and should prove to be much better than most expected coming into the season.
Bears: The time of possession was lopsided. The quarterback had a subpar completion rate. And yet, the Bears won thanks to defense and special teams. It’s very clear this is a new offensive system with a lot of new pieces, including a rookie quarterback who looked predictably uncomfortable in his first start. But as Caleb Williams settled in, so did the other phases, keeping Chicago in the game. The Bears forced multiple turnovers, including a scoop and score by safety Jonathan Owens on a blocked punt. It wasn’t the picture-perfect start the Bears wanted for their young star under center, but it was a signal that Chicago should figure it out eventually, if for no other reason than the defense will give Williams all the chances he needs. —Carmen Vitali
Saints 47, Panthers 10
Panthers: An opening loss to the Saints was to be expected for Carolina, but regression from Bryce Young? Give him a mulligan for a new offense Sunday, but Carolina changed playcallers multiple times last year, and his passer rating was never…
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