It was a rough opening game for the 49ers against the Chicago Bears.
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Jaylon Johnson says he could tell 49ers players wanted to go home before the game was over.
The Chicago Bears were big underdogs Week 1, but after a strong second half — and perhaps a little help from Mother Nature — they won their season opener at Soldier Field against the San Francisco 49ers, 19-10.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus became just the fifth Bears head coach in history to win his debut, joining George Halas, Neil Armstrong, Dick Jauron and Marc Trestman, who was the last to do it in 2013. Chicago scored all 19 of its points in the second half, also finishing the game with a strong defensive performance, allowing just three points in the final two quarters.
Both teams battled the elements, as heavy rains soaked the field for parts of the game, culminating with virtual downpours in the fourth quarter.
New turf at Soldier Field getting a good soaking today pic.twitter.com/4DL4eZziPr
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The Bears ultimately executed better on the sloppy field, and after the game, Chicago’s starting cornerback Jaylon Johnson said he saw some quit in the eyes of some 49ers players.
Johnson, who finished with four total tackles (one for loss) and a forced fumble, said after the game that the wet field may have gotten to San Francisco’s players.
