Bears Games

San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears – Week 1, 2022

Ron Johnson

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  • Date: September 11, 2022
  • Location: Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)
  • Final Score: Bears 19, 49ers 10
  • The Fit: Navy Jersey / White Pants (Traditional Home)
  • Vegas Line: Bears +6.5 (Upset Win)
  • Key Notes: In his debut as head coach, Matt Eberflus secured a surprising victory. Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields struggled early but threw two crucial second-half touchdowns to Dante Pettis and Equanimeous St. Brown. The defense held firm in "monsoon" conditions to start the season 1-0.
  • Fun Fact / Historical Context: "The Rain Slide." The 49ers would go on to reach the NFC Championship Game, making this upset one of the strangest results of the 2022 season. The defining image was the offense sliding nearly 20 yards across the flooded end zone turf after the win.

See Also: All Chicago Bears Head Coaches

See Also: All Chicago Bears Starting Quarterbacks

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