NFL: Chicago Bears Suffer Brutal Blow For Week One Vs The Green Bay Packers

NFL: Week one is quickly approaching for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.  Jordan Love and the Packers will travel to Soldier Field to take on Justin Fields and the Bears on September 10th.  That game marks the start of a new era for both teams.  The Packers are trying to figure out if they have their third franchise quarterback in a row.  The Bears feel like this is the year that Fields can prove he is that franchise quarterback for the Bears.  That being said, the Bears will be facing one major disadvantage going into week one.

Teven Jenkins, The Chicago Bears’ Best Offensive Lineman Will Be Out Week One Against The Green Bay Packers (NFL)

According to Brad Biggs with the Chicago Tribune, starting offensive guard Teven Jenkins sustained a leg injury. He’s expected to miss up to six weeks:

“Multiple sources told the Tribune that left guard Teven Jenkins could miss time in the first month with a leg injury.

The Bears have been particularly guarded with injury information and did not reveal why Jenkins briefly missed time earlier in training camp. He did not play in Saturday’s 24-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, but coach Matt Eberflus elected to rest nearly all of his first-team players.

Injuries have marred Jenkins’ first two seasons and it’s possible the latest issue could keep him out six weeks.”

The Green Bay Packers Have A Deep Pass Rush Going Into 2023

Rashan Gary (when he comes back), Preston Smith, Lukas Van Ness, Kenny Clark, and second year breakout candidate Devonte Wyatt form an extremely deep pass rushing attack.

Kingsley Enagnare and Justin Hollins will round out the edge rushing group. Enagbare played well in limited snaps last year and has impressed early during the pre-season.

Indeed, the Packers’ defensive success will rely on their ability to get to the passer. Having Gary back will help in that aspect tremendously. And if he is to be believed, he will be back soon.