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This wasn’t just a loss. It was a letdown. It was only Week 1. But Matt Eberflus’ job just got a little tougher. He not only has to coach ‘em up. He has to take the heat in a football town that is just about out of patience after years of disappointment.

“We can be dominant. We just have to continue to get better.’ safety Eddie Jackson said after the Packers scored more points on offense (31) against the Bears with Jordan Love at quarterback than they did in either game with Aaron Rodgers last season.

He’s ready for the next phase, which begins Sunday against the Packers at Soldier Field. Eberflus doesn’t see a rash of disadvantages when he analyzes the individual matchups anymore. There are actually grounds for optimism now — and ambition.

The Packers will face a new-look Bears team on Sunday in the season opener. Bears Wire helps highlight what's new about Green Bay's biggest rival before kickoff.

Not only do the Bears need more wins in their second season under GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus, they need good wins — beating division rivals, beating playoff teams and winning the close ones top the list.

Dallas Cowboys land in top 5 of our Week 1 NFL Power Rankings

With the Packers transitioning from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love and the Vikings eliciting doubt, the division looks so wide-open, even the Bears have a chance. “We like where we are in the division,” coach Matt Eberflus said.

Former Steelers star Ryan Clark had a mouthful to say about Jordan Love that will upset Bears fans everywhere.

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and Assistant GM Ian Cunningham discussed a variety of topics ranging from trade rumors to backup QBs and more at Halas Hall.

All three have dragged beyond the day-to-day category, but coach Matt Eberflus says there’s no reason to fret about their availability for the opener.