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Because they had a good overall record in 2025, and because each team in the NFC North had a winning record, the Bears have been rewarded for 2026 with the toughest schedule in the NFL. Statistically, this means they should have a worse record next year, and probably a losing record.
 
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SiuCubFan8

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Because they had a good overall record in 2025, and because each team in the NFC North had a winning record, the Bears have been rewarded with the toughest 2026 schedule in the NFL. Statistically, this means they should have worse record next year, and probably a losing record.
But the season isn't decided by a computer, they play games ya know! And everyone is hurt by week 3.
 
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GMAN81

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Because they had a good overall record in 2025, and because each team in the NFC North had a winning record, the Bears have been rewarded with the toughest 2026 schedule in the NFL. Statistically, this means they should have worse record next year, and probably a losing record.
It may appear to be tough based on last year's results. I realize that is the only way to determine the strength of the schedule. But there will always be teams that end up being worse than expected and those that turn out to be better. It does appear to be tough.

But you know the old saying" If you want to be the best...."
 
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4Afan

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Because they had a good overall record in 2025, and because each team in the NFC North had a winning record, the Bears have been rewarded for 2026 with the toughest schedule in the NFL. Statistically, this means they should have worse record next year, and probably a losing record.
Much better to use this which is based on win projections for this year and takes into account teams offseason moves.

 

4Afan

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Especially that ATL road game. I know a lot of fans planning on making the trip.
I can see that, but for me depending on when in the year they end up happening, if I were going to a road game I think I'd rank going to Seattle or Buffalo over Atlanta.
 

SiuCubFan8

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I can see that, but for me depending on when in the year they end up happening, if I were going to a road game I think I'd rank going to Seattle or Buffalo over Atlanta.
For sure but lots of transplant Chicagoland folks down in ATL. To be fair, you can say that about a lot of places.
Bears fans travel extremely well no matter where the game is played though, could be on the moon and a ton would be there.
 
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