With the new kickoff rules, how can a team still do an onside kick?
Woody B.

The new kickoff rules that were implemented on a one-year trail basis for the 2024 season prohibit surprise onside kicks. Onside kicks are only permitted by teams that are losing in the fourth quarter, and they must alert the officiating crew that they will be attempting an onside kick before the play.

No offensive turnovers, excellent second half defense, and after the fumbled kickoff return, great special teams. But the Bears need a running game and a passing game for complementary football. I know they won, but has coach Matt Eberflus discussed any changes that will be implemented to improve the offense?
Scot C.

The Bears obviously have to do a better job of playing complementary football than they did in their season-opening win, but I don’t think that Eberflus is going to panic and make any drastic changes after one game. The Bears faced an excellent defensive front in their season opener and will learn from their mistakes. The good news is that the operation was generally clean, and they didn’t commit any turnovers that gave the Titans points or a short field.

And finally the question of the week, which earns a Connie’s Pizza gift card:

When was the last time a Bears quarterback threw for 400 yards in a game?
Ryan H.

The last time a Bears quarterback threw for at least 400 yards was Nov. 14, 1999, when Jim Miller passed for 422 yards in a 27-24 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings. It was the fourth most prolific passing game in Bears history. Johnny Lujack holds the single-game record with 468 yards Dec. 11, 1949, in a 52-21 win over the Chicago Cardinals, followed by Bill Wade’s 466 yards Nov. 18, 1962, in a 34-33 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, and Hall of Famer Sid Luckman’s 433 yards Nov. 14, 1943, in a 56-7 rout of the New York Giants.