As the Bears prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, 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.
ESPN
Bears ranking: 32
Last week: 27
Division Rivals: Lions 24, Packers 3, Vikings 16
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Cardinals, Steelers, Broncos
FOX Sports
Bears ranking: 32
Last week: 27
Comments: "Chicago's secondary was exposed in Week 2 and the offense stalled once quarterback Jay Cutler was forced from the game due to a hamstring injury. If Cutler misses time, and he is expected to, the Bears could struggle to stay competitive."
Division Rivals: Lions 25, Packers 2, Vikings 15
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Broncos, Cardinals, Cowboys
CBS Sports
Bears ranking: 30
Last week: 25
Division Rivals: Lions 19, Packers 1, Vikings 14
Top 5 overall: Packers, Patriots, Cowboys, Cardinals, Bengals
Chicago Tribune
Bears ranking: 32
Last week: 26
Division Rivals: Lions 11, Packers 2, Vikings 16
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Seahawks, Colts, Ravens
Yahoo! Sports
Bears ranking: 32
Last week: 28
Division Rivals: Lions 21, Packers 2, Vikings 17
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Broncos, Bengals, Seahawks
Pro Football Talk
Bears ranking: 32
Last week: 28
Division Rivals: Lions 27, Packers 2, Vikings 19
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Broncos, Cowboys, Cardinals
USA Today
Bears ranking: 32
Last week: 27
Division Rivals: Lions 26, Packers 1, Vikings 12
Top 5 overall: Packers, Patriots, Broncos, Cardinals, Bengals