-- Earlier in the offseason, it was rumored that the opening Thursday night contest of the NFL's 100th season would be the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears, with the Bears playing host.
But sometime this week, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune expects a formal announcement to officially take place.
Was told this morning #Bears #Packers Thursday night season opener at Soldier Field is likely to be officially announced at NFL owners meeting this week.
Shortly following, it was finalized by the league that the season-opener is set in stone.