Despite starting with a 2–1 record, the Bears lost 13 of their last 14 games including a franchise-record 10-game losing streak to end the season. In Week 13, the Bears were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season[1] and failed to improve on their 6–11 record from the previous season. With their Week 18 loss combined with a
Houston win, the Bears secured the first overall pick in the
2023 NFL draft (which they later traded to
Carolina for a package that included
D. J. Moore and the eventual first overall pick in the
2024 NFL draft).[2][3] The Bears set a franchise record with 14 losses. The Bears also failed to win a game against a divisional opponent for the third time in franchise history following the
1969 and
2017 seasons.
Despite the struggles, second-year quarterback
Justin Fields had a breakout season, becoming the third quarterback in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season and setting the Bears' single-season quarterback rushing yards record.[4] The Bears also led the league in rushing with 3,014 yards on 558 attempts, breaking their previous single-season record of 2,974 set in
1984.[5][6][7]
^
abThe Bears traded first- and fourth-round selections (7th and 112th overall), and 2021 first- and fourth-round selections to the
New York Giants in exchange for a 2021 first-round selection.
^The Bears traded LB
Khalil Mack to the
Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a second-round selection (48th overall) and a 2023 sixth-round selection.[13]
^
abcThe Bears traded a fifth-round selection (148th overall) to the
Buffalo Bills in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round selections (168th and 203rd overall).[14]
^
abThe Bears traded WR
Anthony Miller and a seventh-round selection (228th overall) to the
Houston Texans in exchange for a fifth-round selection (148th overall).[15]
^
abcThe Bears traded a fifth-round selection (150th overall) to the
Houston Texans in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round selections (166th and 207th overall).[16]
^
abcThe Bears traded a fifth-round selection (166th overall) to the
Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for fifth- and seventh-round selections (174th and 226th overall).[17]
^
abThe Bears traded a 2023 sixth-round selection to the
Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for two seventh-round selections (254th and 255th overall).[18]
Bears quarterback
Justin Fields set an NFL single-game regular season record for most rushing yards by a Quarterback at 178 rushing yards. This record surpassed
Michael Vick.[21] He also became the first QB in NFL history to throw for 3 touchdowns and have at least 150 rushing yards in 1 game and set a Bears franchise record for the longest rushing touchdown by a QB with a 61-yard touchdown run.[22] For his efforts, Fields won NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 9.[23]
Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 10: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears – Game summary
With this loss, the Bears are the first team in NFL history to score at least 29 points in three consecutive games and lose all three. The Bears have lost to the Lions (scored 30 points), Miami Dolphins (scored 32 points) and Dallas Cowboys (scored 29 points) over the last three weeks.[24]
Week 11: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 11: Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
With this loss, the Bears no longer hold the record of most wins in NFL history, which they have had since 1921, with the Packers taking over. With the Giants and Commanders tying, the Bears were eliminated from the playoffs for the second straight season and for the tenth time in 12 seasons.
Week 15: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period
1
2
3
4
Total
Eagles
0
10
7
8
25
Bears
0
6
7
7
20
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Date: December 18
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Sunny, 18 °F (−8 °C)
Game attendance: 48,423
Referee: Brad Rogers
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston and Pam Oliver
With this loss, the Bears have dropped 7 straight, the 2nd longest losing streak in franchise history.
Justin Fields also broke the team's single season QB rushing yards record set in
1972 by
Bobby Douglass, now with 143 carries for 1,000 yards and 8 Touchdowns.
Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 16: Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Despite having a 10–7 lead, the Bears were held scoreless the rest of the game, allowing the Lions to score 34 unanswered points in the process. The Bears lost their ninth straight, swept by Detroit for the first time since
2017, and will finish dead last in the NFC.
Week 18: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 18: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period
1
2
3
4
Total
Vikings
6
10
7
6
29
Bears
0
6
7
0
13
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Date: January 8
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 34 °F (1 °C)
Game attendance: 60,007
Referee: Brad Allen
TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake
^
abSan Francisco finished ahead of Minnesota based on conference record (10–2 vs. 8–4).
^
abSeattle finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
^
abcCarolina finished ahead of New Orleans and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (3–1 vs. 2–2/1–3).
^
abNew Orleans finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head sweep.
^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
Despite starting with a 2–1 record, the Bears lost 13 of their last 14 games including a franchise-record 10-game losing streak to end the season. In Week 13, the Bears were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season[1] and failed to improve on their 6–11 record from the previous season. With their Week 18 loss combined with a
Houston win, the Bears secured the first overall pick in the
2023 NFL draft (which they later traded to
Carolina for a package that included
D. J. Moore and the eventual first overall pick in the
2024 NFL draft).[2][3] The Bears set a franchise record with 14 losses. The Bears also failed to win a game against a divisional opponent for the third time in franchise history following the
1969 and
2017 seasons.
Despite the struggles, second-year quarterback
Justin Fields had a breakout season, becoming the third quarterback in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season and setting the Bears' single-season quarterback rushing yards record.[4] The Bears also led the league in rushing with 3,014 yards on 558 attempts, breaking their previous single-season record of 2,974 set in
1984.[5][6][7]
^
abThe Bears traded first- and fourth-round selections (7th and 112th overall), and 2021 first- and fourth-round selections to the
New York Giants in exchange for a 2021 first-round selection.
^The Bears traded LB
Khalil Mack to the
Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a second-round selection (48th overall) and a 2023 sixth-round selection.[13]
^
abcThe Bears traded a fifth-round selection (148th overall) to the
Buffalo Bills in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round selections (168th and 203rd overall).[14]
^
abThe Bears traded WR
Anthony Miller and a seventh-round selection (228th overall) to the
Houston Texans in exchange for a fifth-round selection (148th overall).[15]
^
abcThe Bears traded a fifth-round selection (150th overall) to the
Houston Texans in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round selections (166th and 207th overall).[16]
^
abcThe Bears traded a fifth-round selection (166th overall) to the
Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for fifth- and seventh-round selections (174th and 226th overall).[17]
^
abThe Bears traded a 2023 sixth-round selection to the
Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for two seventh-round selections (254th and 255th overall).[18]
Bears quarterback
Justin Fields set an NFL single-game regular season record for most rushing yards by a Quarterback at 178 rushing yards. This record surpassed
Michael Vick.[21] He also became the first QB in NFL history to throw for 3 touchdowns and have at least 150 rushing yards in 1 game and set a Bears franchise record for the longest rushing touchdown by a QB with a 61-yard touchdown run.[22] For his efforts, Fields won NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 9.[23]
Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 10: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears – Game summary
With this loss, the Bears are the first team in NFL history to score at least 29 points in three consecutive games and lose all three. The Bears have lost to the Lions (scored 30 points), Miami Dolphins (scored 32 points) and Dallas Cowboys (scored 29 points) over the last three weeks.[24]
Week 11: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 11: Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
With this loss, the Bears no longer hold the record of most wins in NFL history, which they have had since 1921, with the Packers taking over. With the Giants and Commanders tying, the Bears were eliminated from the playoffs for the second straight season and for the tenth time in 12 seasons.
Week 15: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period
1
2
3
4
Total
Eagles
0
10
7
8
25
Bears
0
6
7
7
20
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Date: December 18
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Sunny, 18 °F (−8 °C)
Game attendance: 48,423
Referee: Brad Rogers
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston and Pam Oliver
With this loss, the Bears have dropped 7 straight, the 2nd longest losing streak in franchise history.
Justin Fields also broke the team's single season QB rushing yards record set in
1972 by
Bobby Douglass, now with 143 carries for 1,000 yards and 8 Touchdowns.
Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 16: Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Despite having a 10–7 lead, the Bears were held scoreless the rest of the game, allowing the Lions to score 34 unanswered points in the process. The Bears lost their ninth straight, swept by Detroit for the first time since
2017, and will finish dead last in the NFC.
Week 18: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 18: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period
1
2
3
4
Total
Vikings
6
10
7
6
29
Bears
0
6
7
0
13
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Date: January 8
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 34 °F (1 °C)
Game attendance: 60,007
Referee: Brad Allen
TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake
^
abSan Francisco finished ahead of Minnesota based on conference record (10–2 vs. 8–4).
^
abSeattle finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
^
abcCarolina finished ahead of New Orleans and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (3–1 vs. 2–2/1–3).
^
abNew Orleans finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head sweep.
^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.