Week 1: Bears vs. Colts Preview

It's less than one hour to kick-off between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears. Most Bears fans would agree that this is one of the most anticipated season openers in a long time. Here are our predictions for week one.

Darren: Colts receiver Austin Collie is out this week, leaving the Colts thin at the wide receiver position. Donnie Avery steps in opposite Reggie Wayne. For the Bears, Brian Urlacher is playing in today's game and while we're not sure how injured his knee is, he can probably still be effective at 70 percent due to the Colts needing to game plan for him.

On display today will be the Colts' new 3-4 defense as well as the Jay Cutler-to-Brandon Marshall connection. I think the Bears are able to run the ball today while mixing in some big play-action passing plays to ensure a victory.

Darren and Matt's Fantasy Football Teams

By Darren Zaitlen


Matt Gentile and I did a fantasy football draft on NFL.com Wednesday, and naturally, it was long, tedious and sometimes strenuous. Nevertheless, we emerged with our teams.Of course, we play each other in the first week. Therefore, you will be seeing the week one match-up.

Here are both teams so feel free to comment and rip them to shreds.

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Multiple Scorgasms - Darren

QB - Aaron Rodgers
RB - Trent Richardson
RB - Adrian Peterson
WR - Jordy Nelson
WR -Marques Colston
TE - Antonio Gates
WR/RB -  DeSean Jackson
D/ST - Giants Defense
K -  Matt Prater

Bench Players - Andrew Luck (QB), Joe Flacco (QB), DeAngelo Williams (RB), Malcom Floyd (WR), Alshon Jeffrey (WR), Tony Gonzalez (TE), Eagles Defense (D/ST).