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  Chicago Bears Matt Forte runs for short yardage as he is tackled by Bengals Leon Hall in the first half of the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  The Chicago Bears Drumline bang in the Chicago Bears season opener against the Bengals in style in the tailgating parking lot at Soldier Field before the game. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  9-year-old Jose Gonzales of Chicago has his face painted prior to the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Rick Svetanoff of Glendale Heights comments on a Bengals Suck sign as fans tailgate prior to the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Members of the Chicago Bears Drumline entertain tailgaters prior to the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane waves to the Bear fans as he and other members of the championship hockey team invaded Soldier Field making the fans quite happy during the season opener of the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Steven Salidas of Lombard, right, and Casey Lewis of Lake Villa play baggo prior to the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Mike Piraino of South Barrington cooks up some sausages prior to the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears Stephen Paea and the rest of the Bears take the field in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs out onto the field in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman talks things over with quarterback Jay Cutler and backup quarterback Josh McCown in the season opener at Soldier Field in Chicago. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on the run looks downfield for a receiver in the second quarter in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears defense breaks down on this touchdown by Cincinnati Bengals A.J. Green in the season opener at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears Martellus Bennett makes a touchdown catch as Cincinnati Bengals Rey Maualuga tries to tip the ball in the first quarter of the season opener at Soldier Field in Chicago. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears outside linebacker Lance Briggs and Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers put a hit on Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte looks for an opening during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears outside linebacker Lance Briggs puts a hit on Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to throw during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman runs after an interception during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Rey Maualuga during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman and quarterback Jay Cutler come together in a moment after the game to congratulate each other in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green makes a catch on Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears outside linebacker D.J. Williams lays a hit on Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green makes a catch during the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long blocks during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall runs after a catch during their opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  during the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery runs after a catch during the Bears opening day game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field with a victory under his belt and the game ball in hand high-fiving his players in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears fans celebrate the season opener victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is all smiles after winning the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould pumps his fist after making a 58 yard field goal during their opening day win over the Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould kicks a 58 yard field goal during their opening day win over the Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Head coach Marc Trestman looks to the stands after their opening day win over the Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Josh McCown cheers at head coach Marc Trestman after their opening day win over the Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman and quarterback Jay Cutler come together in a moment after the game to congratulate each other in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall celebrate MarshallÂ’s fourth quarter touchdown in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall celebrates with Chicago Bears guard Matt Slauson after his touchdown catch in the 4th quarter during their opening day win over the Bengals Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bears Jay Cutler pumps his fist after getting a first down in the fourth quarter in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) leaps to avoid a tackle by Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) runs into Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler as Cutler slides for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-21. ASSOCIATED PRESS
  Chicago Bears Brandon Marshall is all smiles on the sidelines after scoring his second half touchdown in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Stephen Paea sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton during their opening day game Sunday at Soldier Field.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings knocks the ball out of the hands of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu during their opening day game Sunday at Soldier Field.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to slide during their opening day game against Cincinnati Sunday at Soldier Field.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett leaps over Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka during their opening day game Sunday at Soldier Field.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Bears running back Matt Forte celebrates after his 3rd quarter touchdown during their opening day game against Cincinnati Sunday at Soldier Field.
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