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NFL power rankings: Chiefs stay hot in Week 6, 49ers stay low

By Peter Panacy

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: De'Anthony Thomas #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs and teammates celibrate a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: De'Anthony Thomas #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs and teammates celibrate a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears passes the football against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Soldier Field on October 9, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears passes the football against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Soldier Field on October 9, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

. Chicago Bears. 29. team. 57. . 1-4

The Mitchell Trubisky era in Chicago has officially started, as the rookie quarterback kicked off his first start on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings.

Trubisky looked both like a rookie and a player worth drafting at No. 2 overall, at times, and at least he brings a sense of hope that the guy he replaced, Mike Glennon, could not.

Still, the Bears lost this divisional showdown 20-17 — a contest made more difficult by a slew of injuries and penalties to Chicago’s defense.

At least the Bears are more competitive this season and are exceeding expectations, even if they weren’t that high to begin with.

Oh, and fake punts for touchdowns are cool.