Summary: The NFL regular season is here. The games actually count after another long draft and camp off-season. With that in mind, the Bears have a tough task of an opener against the defending NFC champion Falcons. Robert and Andrew preview this difficult first Bears' gauntlet with Jeanna Thomas from SB Nation and The Falcoholic, the rest of Week 1, and more. Jeanna Thomas hops on WCG Radio to give Robert and Andrew the lowdown on the Falcons in advance of their Week 1 matchup. What are the concerns of a Super Bowl hangover in Atlanta? What's the aura surrounding the team?How the Falcons are offsetting the loss of Kyle Shanahan. Can we expect a drop off from the offense and Matt Ryan?Whether the young Atlanta defense is ready to make the leap as an elite unit. Top matchups to watch out for from Julio Jones against anyone, to Grady Jarrett shining on a big stage again. Underrated names.Weaknesses the Bears can focus on to pull off the upset. Is there some hidden secret?Two or three years from now, who's the better player: Leonard Floyd or Vic Beasley?Jeanna's reasonable expectations for the season and her pick for Bears-Falcons. BEARS CHECKLISTTrubisky-Glennon hooplaStrengths and weaknesses of the teamJohn Fox's future and needs as head coachBreakout players, strugglers, and the best of the bestAttempting to fill in the loss of Cam Meredith and make sense of itRealistically, how far away are the Bears from contending?Statistical predictions for major BearsSeason predictions, Week 1 NFL picks, CHI-ATL pick
