NFL.com columnist Jeffri Chadiha has identified the Bears as the league's most improved team this offseason.
"The Bears came into this offseason with high expectations and they delivered in all ways possible," Chadiha wrote. "They added more veteran help on offense -- running back D'Andre Swift, wide receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Gerald Everett -- and signed blossoming star cornerback Jaylon Johnson to an extension."
"Of course, the home run came in the draft. By taking quarterback Caleb Williams first overall and wide receiver Rome Odunze eight picks later, the Bears now have an offense that could become the most exciting in franchise history … This is a team that saw its defense grow considerably in the second half of last season."
Chadiha ranked the NFL's nine most improved teams, with the Bears followed by the Eagles, Jets, Lions, Steelers, Texans, Chargers, Bengals and Commanders.
Go back to school to check out who and when the Bears will play this season.
Week 1
Titans vs. Bears
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024
Noon CT
Week 2
Bears at Texans
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024
7:20 p.m. CT (Sunday Night Football)
Week 3
Bears at Colts
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
Noon CT
Week 4
Rams vs. Bears
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024
Noon CT
Week 5
Panthers vs. Bears
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
Noon CT
Week 6
Jaguars vs. Bears
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 (London, UK)
8:30 a.m. CT
Week 7
BYE WEEK
Week 8
Bears at Commanders
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
Noon CT
Week 9
Bears at Cardinals
Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024
3:05 p.m. CT
Week 10
Patriots vs. Bears
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024
Noon CT
Week 11
Packers vs. Bears
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
Noon CT
Week 12
Vikings vs. Bears
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024
Noon CT
Week 13
Bears at Lions
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving)
11:30 a.m. CT
Week 14
Bears at 49ers
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
3:25 p.m. CT
Week 15
Bears at Vikings
Monday, Dec. 16, 2024
7:00 p.m. CT (Monday Night Football)
Week 16
Lions vs. Bears
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024
Noon CT
Week 17
Seahawks vs. Bears
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024
7:15 p.m. CT (Thursday Night Football)
Week 18
Bears at Packers
Date/Time TBD
