Bears offense hopes to build on positives from loss

Larry Mayer

In last Sunday night's 34-14 season-opening loss, the Bears advanced into Rams territory on seven of eight possessions and picked up first downs on all eight of their drives in the game.

Their 24 first downs were tied for the third most in the NFL in Week 1. They had no three-and-outs, and they scored touchdowns on two of three red-zone possessions.

But the efficiency the offense displaye