A 100-yard American Flag was presented during the National Anthem as the Chicago Bears host the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Just how long will Brian Urlacher play after missing almost all of training camp? | AP

Bears safety Chris Harris (46) and tackle Anthony Adams (95) celebrate with linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) after his third quarter fumble recovery for a touchdown as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears safety Chris Harris (46) helps celebrate linebacker Brian Urlacher's (54) fumble recovery for a touchdown in the third quarter as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears receiver Devin Hester is pushed out of bounds by Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes just short of the goal line after a catch and run in the third quarter as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

5. Matt Spaeth should be starting at tight end ahead of Kellen Davis. Spaeth is by far the better blocker — his block on Jared Allen helped give Cutler time to throw a 48-yard TD pass to Devin Hester. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears tight end Matt Spaeth is wide open in the endzone for a touchdown reception in the third quarter as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Falcons safety Thomas DeCloud nearly intercepts a pass intended for Bears receiver Devin Hester in the endzone as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Falcons safety Thomas DeCloud nearly intercepts a pass intended for Bears receiver Devin Hester in the endzone as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears offensive linemen (L-R) Chris Spencer, Roberto Garza, Chris Williams and J'Marcus Webb talk to each other on the sidelines during the Chicago Bears 30-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass under pressure in the fourth quarter during the Chicago Bears 30-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler tries to scramble away from Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) while looking for a receiver in the fourth quarter during the Chicago Bears 30-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs wears patriotic cleats as the Chicago Bears host the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan loses the ball as Bears defensive end Julius Peppers chases him in the third quarter. Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher picked up the fumble and ran it in for a touchdown during the Chicago Bears 30-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is chased by Bears defensive end Julius Peppers in the third quarter. Ryan fumbled the ball and Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher picked up the loose ball and ran it in for a touchdown during the Chicago Bears 30-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher scores on a fumble recovery in the third quarter. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan lost the ball while under pressure from Bears defensive end Julius Peppers. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher smiles from the sidelines after scoring on a fumble recovery in the third quarter. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler watches the replay of Devin Hester's apparent touchdown that was ruled down at the one yard line in the third quarter. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler talks with an official on the field as Devin Hester's apparent touchdown in the third quarter is under review. The TD was waved off and the ball was placed on the one yard line. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs wears patriotic cleats as the Chicago Bears host the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

A 100-yard American Flag was presented during the National Anthem as the Chicago Bears host the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher loses his helmet as he joins teammates in stopping Falcons running back Jason Snelling in the first half as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher loses his helmet as he joins teammates in stopping Falcons running back Jason Snelling in the first half as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears safety Chris Harris helps celebrate linebacker Brian Urlacher's (54) fumble recovery for a touchdown in the third quarter as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears safety Chris Harris helps celebrate linebacker Brian Urlacher's (54) fumble recovery for a touchdown in the third quarter as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears place kicker Robbie Gould taps Lance Brigg's helmet after converting on an extra point in the third quarter. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears running back Kahlil Bell looks for yardage during a fourth quarter run. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears receiver Devin Hester gets a pep talk from Head Coach Lovie Smith after catching and running the ball to the one yard line in the third quarter. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears receiver Roy Williams signals a touchdown for fellow receiver Devin Hester during a review of the play in the third quarter. Hester was ruled out of bounds on the one yard line and the Bears scored on the next play. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears running back Matt Forte runs for a gain the second half. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears receiver Devin Hester runs for a long gain after a catch in the second half. The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

A giant American flag is displayed during the National Anthem prior to the start of the Bears game against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Dennis O'Keefe, left, of Hammond, and Steven Lashbrook, of HIghland, IN., display an American flag made of up the names of the nearly three thousand victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 while tailgating before the Bears game in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. Lashbrook said he's owned the flag for a long time but was waiting for a special occasion to bring it to a game. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Brian Urlacher sweeps up a Matt Ryan fumble and heads toward the endzone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Bears' game against Atlanta at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. The score put the Chicago up 29-6. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Matt Forte splits a pair of Atlanta defenders during a second-quater carry at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. The Bears went on to beat the Falcons 30-12. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Matt Forte carries the ball and Atlanta's Chris Owens upfield during the second quarter of their game game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. The Bears went on to win their season-opener 30-12. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

The Bears' Roy Williams protects the ball as he collides with Altanta's Brent Grimes following a reception in the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Roberto Garza helps steady Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after his helmet was ripped off during a first-quater play of their game at Solder Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. The Bears went on to win their season-opener 30-12. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

The Bears run onto the field prior to the start of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. Chicago went on to win their season-opener 30-12. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Jay Cutler tries to avoid the rush of Atlanta's Peria Jerry during the first quarter their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs takes down Atlanta's Michael Turner during the first quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Matt Forte avoids the grasp of Atlanta's Brent Grimes following a first-half reception at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. The Bears won their season-opener 30-12. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Johnny Knox heads upfield after a second-quarter reception in the Bears' game against Atlanta at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan gets a pass away as Bears defenders close in during the first half of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

The Bears' Roy Williams signals a first down following a first-half reception Against Altantar at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Jay Cutler looks for a receiver while dropping back to pass during the first half of the Bears' game against Atlanta at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. Chicago went on to win their season-opener 30-12. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Chicago police department tactical officer Rashad Kilgore stands outside Soldier Field prior to the start of the Bears game against Atlanta Sunday Sept. 11, 2011. Kilgore said units were trying to be more visible on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washing D.C. and Pennsylvania. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media