Report: Bears-Packers to kick off NFL’s 100th season
Field Level Media
Move over, New England Patriots. The NFL is leaning toward a historic matchup to kick off its 100th season in 2019.
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers are expected to play in the Thursday night opener, according to Westwood One’s Ed Werder.
In a nod to the historic rivalry to open a celebration-filled 100th season of the NFL, the longtime regional rivals would replace the reigning Super Bowl champions in the first game of the 2019 regular season.
New England typically would host the game to kick off the season by virtue of winning Super Bowl LIII.
A decision could come soon, but the official announcement likely is to be delayed until the official schedule release in primetime around mid-April.
–Field Level Media
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