NFL Power Rankings 2016: Week 1

By Randy Gurzi | Sep 13, 2016

Sep 11, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is congratulated by team mates after scoring the winning touchdown in overtime against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 33-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) celebrates with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Bears. 30. player. 57. Well the Chicago Bears were looking like they could pull off an upset. They had a lead heading into the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans on opening weekend. Then they gave up 10 points and scored none at all as they were handed the loss by a score of 23-14. It wasn’t just the fourth quarter that was bad for Chicago, but really the whole second half. After heading to the intermission with a 14-10 lead, the Bears were shut down in the second half. The Texans made defensive adjustments to slow down running back Jeremy Langford and quarterback Jay Cutler. The Bears were unable to counter those adjustments which was their downfall. This could be a long season for the Bears as they didn’t have a consistent running game and had just five players catch passes all game.. .

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