Overview

• The preseason opener at Soldier Field finished 24-24 in Ben Johnson’s debut as Bears head coach
• Tua Tagovailoa went 5-for-6 for 27 yards on his opening drive but was stopped at the goal line
• Backups Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers combined for three touchdown drives while Ewers also lost two fumbles on 5-for-18 passing for 91 yards
• Jason Sanders connected on a 56-yard field goal with 6:22 remaining to even the score
• Chicago’s defense recorded six sacks, including three by Austin Booker, highlighting the Bears’ pass-rush strength