ChicagoBears.com takes a look at some stats and facts from Sunday's game against the Bills.
FORTE TOTALS 169 YARDS:
Bears RB Kyle Long totaled 169 yards from scrimmage in Week 1 versus Buffalo with 82 rushing yards on 17 carries (4.8 ypc) and 87 receiving yards on eight receptions (10.9 ypr).
• The eight receptions tied the third highest total of Forte's career and were the most for the back since having 10 versus Minnesota last season on September 15. His 87 receiving yards were the fifth highest total of his career and the highest since having 117 at New Orleans on September 18, 2011.
• The 169 yards from scrimmage are tied for the seventh highest total of Forte's career.
• Sunday's game marks the first time a Bears player had at least 80 yards rushing and 80 yards receiving in the same game since James Allen (80 rushing and 93 receiving) on December 3, 2000 versus Green Bay. It is only the 10th such occurrence by a Bears player since at least 1960.
• This is Forte's 18th game with 150-or-more yards from scrimmage, second most in Bears history (Hall of Famer Walter Payton had 45).
Week 1: Bears vs. Bills
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler passes the ball during warmups before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel passes the ball during warmups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) warms up before an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears linebacker D.J. Williams (58) and linebacker Jon Bostic (57) prepare to run out to the field for introductions before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman watches as players warm up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Planes do a flyover at Soldier Field before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman, right, talks to officials Tom Hill, left, and Brad Allen before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes a reception on a pass by quarterback Jay Cutler with Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) covering during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates a touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Alshon Jeffery (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes a reception on a pass thrown by quarterback Jay Cutler during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive players during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) hands off to running back Matt Forte (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings (26) tackles Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman looks at his play chart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Morgan (19) runs after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) tackles Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Corey Graham (20) runs after intercepting a pass thrown by Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams (94) and defensive tackle Kyle Williams and during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills safety Duke Williams (27) tackles Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears cornerback Sherrick McManis (27) tackles Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills running back Anthony Dixon (26) rushes between Chicago Bears defenders during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone in front of Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills defensive back Nickell Robey (37) puts pressure on Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) is tackled by Chicago Bears safety Ryan Mundy (21) and cornerback Charles Tillman (33) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) makes a touchdown reception in the end zone in front of Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman, right, talks to quarterback Jay Cutler during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is tackled by Buffalo Bills cornerback Corey Graham, left, as linebacker Brandon Spikes (51) looks down on him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) pauses after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears' Danny McCray (29) tackles Buffalo Bills' Leodis McKelvin (21) on a punt return during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills kicker Dan Carpenter (2) kicks a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. Holding is the Bills' Colton Schmidt (6). (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears' Robbie Gould (9) kicks a 37-yard field goal to tie the game in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. Holding the ball ins the Bears' Pat O'Donnell (16)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) tries to stretch for the end zone as he is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Jon Bostic (57) during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. The run set up a game-winning field goal in the Bills 23-20 win over the Bears. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) throws a pass during overtime of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. The Bills won 23-20. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) rushes during overtime of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. The Bills won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) rushes with the ball during overtime of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. The Bills won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills kicker Dan Carpenter (2) kicks the game-winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game to beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills kicker Dan Carpenter (2) celebrates with his teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime to beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
MARTELLUS BENNETT HAULS IN BEARS FIRST TD FOR 2ND STRAIGHT SEASON:
Bears TE Martellus Bennett hauled in the first Bears touchdown of the season on a 12-yard strike from QB Jay Cutler on Chicago's opening drive in the first quarter versus the Bills. Bennett now has 15 touchdowns in his seven-year NFL career (2008-14) and six in two seasons as a member of the Bears (2013-14).
• Bennett finished Sunday's contest against Buffalo with 8 receptions for 70 yards and the TD. The 8 receptions tied a career-high he set last season at Detroit (Sept. 29). The 70 yards are the ninth highest total of his career.
YOUNG RECORDS SACK IN BEARS DEBUT:
DE Willie Young, who was making his first appearance as a member of the Bears after signing a 3-year contract this offseason, recorded his first sack of the season in the first quarter, dropping Bills QB E.J. Manuel for a six-yard loss. Young now has 7 sacks in his NFL career, including 4 in the last two seasons (2013-14).
• He added another tackle for loss among four tackles on the contest.
22 PLAYERS MAKE BEARS DEBUT:
Twenty-two players made their Bears debuts on Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills. Nine of those 22 players were rookies making their NFL debuts (RB Ka'Deem Carey, DT Ego Ferguson, CB Kyle Fuller, LB Christian Jones, P Patrick O'Donnell, T/G Michael Ola, RB Senorise Perry, DT Will Sutton and S Brock Vereen). First-year CB Demontre Hurst also made his NFL debut.
• The 12 veterans making their Bears debut were: DE Jared Allen, C Brian de la Puente, RB Shaun Draughn, WR Santonio Holmes, DE Lamarr Houston, S Danny McCray, WR Josh Morgan, TE Matthew Mulligan, S Ryan Mundy, DE Trevor Scott, WR/KR Micheal Spurlock and DE Willie Young. Allen, Houston, Morgan and Mundy all started for Chicago.
BEARS S CHRIS CONTE HAS PICK:
Bears S Chris Conte picked off Bills QB E.J. Manuel in the third quarter of Sunday's game at the Bears 39 and returned it 5 yards to the 44. The Bears offense converted the interception into touchdown.
• It was the seventh interception of Conte's career and his fourth in the last two seasons (2013-14). Last season, Conte set a career-high with three interceptions. Dating back to Week 17 of last season, Conte has a pick in two straight contests.
CUTLER 34-OF-49 PASSING:
Bears QB Jay Cutler was 34-of-49 passing (69.4 percent) for 349 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 1 versus Buffalo.
• The 34 completions were the second highest total of his NFL career (trailing the 36 vs. San Diego on September 14, 2008 as a member of the Broncos) and his most as a member of the Bears.
• His 49 passing attempts were tied for his third highest total of his NFL career and the second highest total of his Bears career (trailing the 52 at San Francisco on November 12, 2009).
• The 349 passing yards were the ninth highest total of his NFL career and the fourth highest of his Bears career. Cutler now has 20 total 300-yard passing games in his NFL career (9-11 record) including 10 as a member of the Bears (3-7 record).
