How the Packers could end up with a worse record than the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears could sneak out a better record based on their schedule
Now, let’s take a look at the Chicago Bears’ schedule going forward. As we speak, the Chicago Bears are also 3-6 on the season. They are coming off two losses that felt more like wins though. Hard to believe a 20-point loss to the Cowboys can feel like a win, but it does. The arrow for Justin Fields and the Bears is pointing up while the arrow for the Packers is clearly pointing down. There’s a different feeling in the air and I am here for it.
A non-pass interference penalty at the end of the game played a part in the Bears not having an opportunity to put the Dolphins’ game into overtime. The Bears’ offense has scored 94 points in three weeks — an average of 31.3. In Week 10, the team will face the team that just beat the Packers — the Lions. I have a hard time believing the Lions have a chance at winning this game and the fact it is my birthday seals this victory for Chicago.
After the Lions, the Bears will then face the Falcons (4-5), the Jets (6-3) and the Packers (3-6). I can see the team winning at least three of those games to advance to 6-7 on the year. The Bears will get their bye week in Week 14 (same as the Packers) and then head into Week 15 vs the Eagles. I’m doubting the Eagles are still undefeated at this point and I think the Bears’ offense can keep up with them, but the defense will struggle too much and it will look like the Cowboys game.
Following the Eagles are the Buffalo Bills. The Bills just lost to the Jets (ruined my fantasy week and cost me $50), but I don’t foresee the Bears winning that game unless Josh Allen truly is hurting (elbow) and is limited in his throwing ability. Chicago will face the Lions and Vikings to close out the season. If Minnesota isn’t playing for anything that will make things even easier for the Bears.
The chances of Chicago going better than 4-4 over the last eight games seems more plausible to me than the Packers besting that record. A 7-10 record is likely (tying my Packers’ prediction), but a record of 8-9 or 9-8 is still possible. I know that’s not good for draft positioning, but I’m all for this rebuilding Bears team topping a predicted playoff contender in the Green Bay Packers.