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Alyssa Barbieri

Live updates and highlights from Bears’ preseason opener vs. Titans

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The Chicago Bears kick off their three-game preseason slate against the Tennessee Titans Saturday at Soldier Field.

After two weeks of training camp practices, the Bears will finally get to play against another team. Head coach Matt Eberflus said that select starters will play in limited fashion, including quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore.

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There will be plenty of storylines to monitor, including how roster bubble players fare and some developing position battles.

Follow along with Bears Wire for all the updates and highlights from the game:

Eddie Jackson getting the team hyped before kickoff

Bears players not suited up vs. Titans

Kyler Gordon delivering a huge hit on first series

Titans 7, Bears 0 (1st quarter)

Tennessee went 75 yards in 12 plays to score on the opening possession. Malik Willis ran it in for a 2-yard touchdown. Titans lead 7-0 in the first quarter.

Bears 7, Titans 7

Chicago’s offense went 75 yards in three plays to tie the game. DJ Moore scored on a 62-yard touchdown catch and run in the first quarter.

DJ Moore takes it 62 yards to the house for a touchdown

Zacch Pickens with the sack on third down

Bears 14, Titans 7

Chicago followed up their quick scoring drive with another on the ensuing drive. The Bears went 69 yards in four plays to score their second consecutive touchdown — a 56-yard touchdown reception from Justin Fields to Khalil Herbert — in the first quarter.

Khalil Herbert with a 56-yard touchdown

Justin Fields' day is done

Justin Fields played two series in the preseason opener, going 3-of-3 for 129 yards and two touchdowns for a 158.3 passer rating.

Velus Jones Jr. muffs a punt

After Chicago’s defense forced a three-and-out, Velus Jones Jr. muffed a punt that was recovered by the Titans.

A.J. Thomas intercepts Malik Willis in the end zone

After Velus Jones Jr. muffed a punt that was recovered by the Titans, the Bears defense answered in a big way. Safety A.J. Thomas picked off quarterback Malik Willis in the end zone to give the ball back to Chicago.

Turnover central

There were three consecutive plays with turnovers – a muffed punt by Chicago’s Velus Jones Jr. followed by an interception by Tennessee’s Malik Willis and finally an interception by Chicago’s P.J. Walker.

Bears 14, Titans 14

Following the P.J. Walker interception, the Titans responded with a six-play, 31-yard scoring drive in the second quarter. Running back Hassan Haskins punched it in for the one-yard touchdown.

Adrian Colbert forces and recovers a Titans fumble

Trestan Ebner heads to the injury tent

Terrell Lewis forces a fumble

Gervon Dexter heads to the injury tent

Turnover filled first half

There were six turnovers in the first half, specifically in the second quarter — three committed by both the Bears and Titans. Chicago’s Velus Jones Jr. muffed a punt. Then, Tennessee’s Malik Willis threw an interception. On the ensuing play, Chicago’s P.J. Walker tossed an interception. The Titans committed two fumbles, while Bears rookie Tyler Scott also fumbled.

HALFTIME: Titans 17, Bears 14

Bears 17, Titans 17

Cairo Santos connected on a 28-yard field goal to tie the game on the first series of the third quarter.

Bears 20, Titans 17

Cairo Santos connected on a 29-yard field goal to give the Bears the lead in the third quarter.

Trevis Gipson gets a sack

Tyson Bagent connects with Daurice Fountain for a big gain

Bears 23, Titans 17

Cairo Santos connected on a 49-yard field goal to extend the Bears’ lead in the fourth quarter.

Rookie Jalen Harris notches a sack

Rookies Travis Bell, Jalen Harris combine for the sack

Bralen Trahan gets the game-clinching interception of Will Levis

Bears win 23-17

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