- Maggy Haggerty
We Got A Defense: Packers start 1-0
Updated: Sep 7, 2019
In the first game of the NFL’s 100th season the Packers prevail over the Bears 10-3 in a rusty defensive battle.
As the National Football League kicked off their 100th season the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears met for the 199th time. This longtime rivalry usually suggests excitement, however, after last night’s showing from both teams, it’s debatable whether or not either could be a playoff contender this year.

In the first quarter the Packers had a total of -12 yards. This new and 'what to look for' offense started off in the NEGATIVE. Out of five passes, Aaron Rodgers was only able to complete TWO against the Chicago defense.
Eventually, Rodgers and the Packers were able to notch a touchdown. TE Jimmy Graham caught an 8-yard TD early in the 2nd after Michael Valdes-Scantling caught an 47-yard pass to put Green Bay in the red-zone. The games intensity grew after Bears' kicker Eddy Pineiro was put to the test on a 38 yard field goal and made the score 7-3. However, following that, the game went back to a tight defensive battle (hence the low final score).

With 1:30 left in the game it had almost seemed like the Bears would score a touchdown. The final moments were actually my personal favorite of the game. Time was ticking, Chicago had time for one last run, and they relied on the arm of Mitchell Trubisky. With all this, a 20-yard Long pass with 1:58 to go was caught by former Bear, Adrian Amos. Game. Over.
So, some final takeaways from last night's game:
If neither team steps up their offense, then both will be struggling to earn a playoff position
This was labeled as an upset (per the NBC sportscasters)
Penalties caused a lot of trouble for the Bears
Matt LaFleur built a dominant defense during the off-season and earned his first W as head coach of the Green Bay Packers
This game is not at all what was expected to start off the centennial season. A big rivalry, two teams with playoff potential, and a 10-3 final score. Hopefully, the rust will quickly wear off and the entertainment will pick up. All in all, a win is a win and Green Bay captured it in Chicago.
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