Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.
Have the Bears selected their captains for the season yet?
Ross H.
Frankfort, Illinois
The Bears will continue to utilize a different captain in all three phases every week during the season. Their captains for Week 1 are running back David Montgomery (offense), linebacker Roquan Smith (defense) and safety DeAndre Houston-Carson (special teams). Coach Matt Nagy was asked specifically why Montgomery was selected and here's what he had to say: "There's a lot of guys I could have picked, but he's somebody that exemplifies from start to finish just everything about how the day goes. I think he's worked extremely hard to get to this point. He's being a leader out there on the field. I see it. I feel it. The guys see it. They feel it. The way we do this, picking one guy, it's hard. You wish you could pick more. But I know the guys appreciate that."
What was the Bears' record against Matthew Stafford when he played for the Lions?
Thomas P.
Illinois
The Bears were 9-11 in 20 games that quarterback Matthew Stafford started against them as a member of the Lions from 2009-20. In those contests, Stafford passed for 5,440 yards with 32 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. The 23 picks are his most against any team. Stafford had a monster game the last time he played the Bears, throwing for 402 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in a 34-30 comeback win last Dec. 6 at Soldier Field.
What color jerseys are the Bears going to wear Sunday night against the Rams?
Steve F.
Michigan
The Bears will wear their traditional navy jerseys in each of their first four games this season, beginning with Sunday night's opener in Los Angeles. Check out the photo gallery below to see which jerseys they'll wear in all 17 contests this season.
Navy. White. Orange. Classic. Take a look at when the Bears will wear each of their four jerseys during the 2021 season.
Week 1 at Rams
Kickoff: 7:20 p.m. CT (Sunday Night Football)
Week 2 vs. Bengals
Kickoff: Noon CT
Week 3 at Browns
Kickoff: Noon CT
Week 4 vs. Lions
Kickoff: Noon CT
Week 5 at Raiders
Kickoff: 3:05 p.m. CT
Week 6 vs. Packers
Kickoff: Noon CT
Week 7 at Buccaneers
Kickoff: 3:25 p.m. CT
Week 8 vs. 49ers
Kickoff: Noon CT
Week 9 at Steelers
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. CT (Monday Night Football)
Week 11 vs. Ravens
Kickoff: Noon CT
Week 12 at Lions (Thanksgiving)
Kickoff: 11:30 a.m. CT
Week 14 at Packers
Kickoff: 7:20 p.m. CT (Sunday Night Football)
Week 15 vs. Vikings
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. CT (Monday Night Football)
Week 16 at Seahawks
Kickoff: 3:05 p.m. CT
Week 17 vs. Giants
Kickoff: Noon CT
Week 18 at Vikings
Kickoff: Noon CT
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