ChicagoBears.com takes a look at what national media outlets are saying about the Monsters of the Midway and how the team compares to the other 31 clubs after the first quarter of the 2019 season. Check back to see how the rankings change over the season.
Overall Breakdown:
Average current Bears ranking: 7.71
Highest ranking: 5
Lowest ranking: 10
Average preseason ranking: 7.28
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Ranking: 8
Division rivals: Packers - 6, Vikings - 13, Lions - 18
Top five: Patriots, Chiefs, Saints, Rams, Cowboys
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Ranking: 8
Division rivals: Packers - 7, Lions - 14, Vikings - 21
Top five: Patriots, Chiefs, Saints, Cowboys, Rams
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Ranking: 7
Division rivals: Packers - 5, Lions - 16, Vikings - 17
Top five: Patriots, Chiefs, Saints, Rams, Eagles
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Ranking: 7
Division rivals: Lions - 4, Packers - 5, Lions - 12
Top five: Patriots, Chiefs, Saints, Lions, Packers
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Ranking: 10
Division rivals: Packers - 8, Lions - 12, Vikings - 19
Top five: Patriots, Chiefs, 49ers, Saints, Cowboys