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 in the NFL heading into Week 1 of the 2019 season. Check back to see how the rankings change over the season.
Overall Breakdown:
Average current Bears ranking: 7.14
Highest ranking: 6
Lowest ranking: 11
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Ranking: 6
Division rivals: Packers - 8, Vikings - 14, Lions - 25
Top five: Patriots, Rams, Saints, Chiefs, Eagles
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Ranking: 7
Division rivals: Vikings - 10, Packers - 20, Lions - 29
Top five: Chiefs, Saints, Chargers, Rams, Cowboys
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Ranking: 5
Preseason ranking: 16
First-quarter ranking: 7
Second-quarter ranking: 10
Third-quarter ranking: 8
Division rivals: Vikings - 12, Packers - 18, Lions - 23
Top five: Saints, Chiefs, Rams, Patriots, Bears
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Ranking: 6
Preseason ranking: 19
First-quarter ranking: 14
Second-quarter ranking: 12
Third-quarter ranking: 9
Division rivals: Vikings - 15, Packers - 20, Lions - 24
Top five: Saints, Rams, Chiefs, Chargers, Patriots
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Ranking: 6
Preseason ranking: 24
First-quarter ranking: 5
Second-quarter ranking: 10
Third-quarter ranking: 8
Division rivals: Vikings - 14, Packers - 21, Lions - 23
Top five: Chiefs, Saints, Rams, Patriots, Cowboys