A week 1 statistical post game analysis of Niners at Bears

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The Chicago Bears (0-1) lost their first game of the year. The 49ers (1-0) won the game 23-17.

Justin Fields had a poor outing to start the season, throwing just 137 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. The offensive line was able to keep him relatively clean, only allowing one sack. He completed 12 of 19 passes, for a 63% completion rate.

The rushing attack tried to help out, with David Montgomery leading the way with 88 rushing yards on 14 attempts, giving him a respectable 6.3 yards per carry. His backup Khalil Herbert pitched in with a mediocre 3.5 yards per attempt on four carries.

Rookie Velus Jones Jr. was able to help the offense by giving them good field position in the kick return game. He totalled 130 yards on three attempts, with a long of 90 yards. Unfortunately the Bears were only able to score three points, even though they started that drive on the nine yard line.

No wide receiver was able to break 50 yards, with Jones Jr. coming closest with three receptions for 41 yards.

The defense helped keep the Bears in the game with two interceptions of their own, one going to free safety Eddie Jackson and another caught by slot cornerback Tavon Young.

At the end of the game, the 49ers broke the tie with a touchdown, but missed on their extra point attempt. Only six points down with two minutes left, there was a chance for Fields to lead his team to victory. They began to drive down the field, stringing a few plays together, but it was all for naught when Justin threw a pick to the 49ers safety Ward near the goalline.

If the Bears want to right the ship, they will have to do so next week against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.