4 matchups to watch for as the Chicago Bears take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2

Matchup #2) The Bears' defensive line vs. Rachaad White

Tampa Bay struggled to establish the run in Minnesota, finishing the day with a paltry 2.2 yards per carry average. That number was hindered by eight ineffective runs by Baker Mayfield, but even Rachaad White, the Bucs' starting running back, managed only 39 yards on 17 carries.

Minnesota ranked 22nd in the league in yards allowed per rush last year, and it's unlikely that they'll improve too much in that area over the course of this season. The Bears, on the other hand, held down a dangerous Packers running game, forcing Green Bay to often operate from 3rd and long.

New faces Andrew Billings and Zacch Pickens provided a rare bright spot for the Bears last week. Chicago allowed almost five yards per rush last year, but that number is going to go down significantly if they stay healthy.

The Bucs haven't had a good rushing attack in recent years, but that mattered little when Tom Brady was under center. This is hardly a newsflash, but Baker Mayfield is not Tom Brady. If the Bears can bottle up the run game and limit White's effectiveness, Mayfield will have to be the one to beat them. That will give this defense a chance.