Following a 6-11 campaign, the Chicago Bears enter 2022 under new leadership and looking towards the future in what is expected to be a lengthy rebuild.
They have +350 NFL odds of making the playoffs this season.
Chicago parted ways with head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace immediately after the 2021 season. Replacing Nagy is former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, while 36-year-old Ryan Poles takes over in the front office.
Eberflus, alongside new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, is tasked with getting the most out of sophomore quarterback Justin Fields, who is coming off an uninspiring rookie campaign. How Fields progresses in Year 2, despite the lack of talent surrounding him, will undoubtedly be the most significant talking point of the Bears’ season.
Justin Fields to Mooney in the flat. #BearsCamp pic.twitter.com/5nZjtFR07j
— Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) July 28, 2022
In what is likely to be a long year in the Windy City, here are Chicago’s 2022 regular season opponents.
Week 1 vs. San Francisco 49ers
Date:'Sunday, September 11
Time:'1:00 p.m. ET
Sophomore quarterbacks Justin Fields and Trey Lance headline Chicago’s regular season/home opener.
Week 2 @ Green Bay Packers
Date:'Sunday, September 18
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
To echo the words of Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have owned the Bears, going 12-2 since 2015, including winning the past six meetings.