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USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
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Alyssa Barbieri

Bears vs. 49ers preview: Who has the advantage in Week 1?

The Chicago Bears (0-0) will host the San Francisco 49ers (0-0) in the season opener on Sunday, where Chicago will kick off the Matt Eberflus era. There aren’t many who believe the Bears stand a chance in this game, but Chicago could surprise a lot of people with an upset.

When it comes to determining who wins football games, there are a number of factors that contribute to a victory. Solid quarterback play, winning the line of scrimmage, protecting the football and taking it away, controlling important situations and overcoming or taking advantage of an injury situation.

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