Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener

Bears quarterback Mitchell (10) prepares to take a snap.
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The Bears fell 23-13 to the Panthers in their preseason opener at Soldier Field on Thursday evening. Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky started but played just one series and didn't throw a pass.

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Bears quarterback Mitchell (10) prepares to take a snap.
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Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener 1

Bears running back Mike Davis (25)
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Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener 2

Bears running back David Montgomery (32) scores a touchdown against the Panthers.
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Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener 3

Panthers running back Elijah Holyfield (21) loses a fumble against the Bears.
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Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener 4

Bears kicker Elliott Fry (8) makes a field goal against the Panthers.
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Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener 5

Bears quarterback Chase Daniel
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Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener 6

Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sacks Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen.
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Best Photos: Bears' Preseason Opener 7