In time, the Bears defense is going to be good. But right now the Bears have a ways to go as Khalil Mack and Roquan Smith aren't likely to see extended game time against the Packers. Mack just was traded to the Bears and hasn't played since last season. The Bears won't risk an injury by playing him the whole game. I project Mack will spot play. Smith, the eighth player chosen in the 2018 draft, got off to a late start and then suffered a hamstring pull. So he's not likely to draw big minutes either.

This sets up well for the Packers. Aaron Rodgers has a number of fresh receiving faces and a monster red zone target in Jimmy Graham.

The Bears offense and Mitchell Trubisky should be much better thanks to huge improvement at the receiver spots - both wide and at tight end - and far more innovative coaching with Matt Nagy replacing caveman John Fox.

The Packers' secondary is extremely young with the exception of Tramon Williams. Green Bay still lacks a pass rush and its linebackers are far below average in coverage. Tarik Cohen was held under wraps in preseason. He could be a big factor in this matchup with his receiving skills out of the backfield.