Preview
2 min read

Clash at Soldier Field: Chicago Bears to Host Buffalo Bills in Preseason Showdown

As the Chicago Bears prepare to welcome the Buffalo Bills to Soldier Field, fans are eager to see how their team will fare in this preseason matchup. The Bears have shown a mix of promise and areas for improvement over their recent games, which sets the stage for an intriguing contest.


Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (30) in action during an NFL preseason football game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

In their last outing against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Bears fell short with a score of 24-17. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, they achieved a 100 percent success rate in both redzone and field goal attempts. However, they also gave up four sacks and lost one fumble while only forcing one turnover on defense.


The previous game saw better fortunes for Chicago as they secured a victory over the Titans with a score of 23-17 at home. Their defense was particularly impressive with eight sacks and ten quarterback hits. They also forced three fumbles, recovering two of them and intercepting twice – showcasing their ability to disrupt opposing offenses effectively.


Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) in action during an NFL preseason football game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Statistically speaking, there's been consistency in certain aspects of play; for instance, punting has been strong with averages above 45 yards per punt across both games. On offense though, there's room for growth as turnovers have been an issue – three against Tennessee despite winning.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for the Bears to refine their execution on both sides of the ball before heading into regular season play. With Soldier Field providing home-field advantage once again – where they've already demonstrated defensive prowess – it could be another chance for that unit to shine.


Fans can catch all the action from Soldier Field on August 26th at noon Central Time as these two teams clash in what promises to be an exciting preseason encounter.

Rate the article

Related stories

Chicago Bears Seek to Extend Winning Streak Against Houston Texans: Will Offense or Defense Domi...
Preview

Chicago Bears Seek to Extend Winning Streak Against Houston Texans: Will Offense or Defense Dominate?

3 min read
Chicago Bears Host Tennessee Titans: A Tactical Showdown at Soldier Field
Preview

Chicago Bears Host Tennessee Titans: A Tactical Showdown at Soldier Field

3 min read
Can the Chicago Bears Extend Their Winning Streak Against the Kansas City Chiefs?
Preview

Can the Chicago Bears Extend Their Winning Streak Against the Kansas City Chiefs?

3 min read