Frequently Asked Questions
When was the last time the Bears had three Sunday Night Football games in one season?
This is just the fourth time in Bears franchise history they'll be on Sunday Night Football three times in a single season. The previous times were in 2006 (coming off a Super Bowl berth), 2008 and 2009.
What Bears game got flexed to Sunday Night Football?
The NFL flexed the Bears vs. Rams game on December 9th to Sunday Night Football. This scheduling change shows the league believes the Bears are relevant again after their 6-3 start.
When was the last time the Bears were in first place in the NFC North?
The Bears are in first place of the NFC North for the first time since 2014. It's been a long drought for Bears fans who haven't seen playoff football in years.
Are the Bears offense breaking any franchise records this season?
The Bears and Mitch Trubisky are on pace to shatter every offensive record in franchise history. While that might not be difficult given the team's offensive struggles, it shows they finally understand modern NFL football.
How good is the Bears defense this season?
The Bears have built a top 5 defense to go along with their developing offense. Much of this success can be attributed to the addition of Khalil Mack and the defensive foundation built over recent seasons.