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Chicago Bears: Schedule Prediction Post Bridgewater Injury

By Erik Lambert

Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) and nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) and nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

Game 13 @ Detroit Lions

Crazy things just seem to happen when the Bears play at Ford Field, and they are always bad. The ridiculous non-calls from last season are perfect examples. Chalk it up to a gut feeling, but odds say the Lions find a way to steal this game thanks to a few breaks courtesy of the refs. Matthew Stafford by this point has adjusted to life without Megatron.

Result:  Loss

Game 14 vs. Green Bay Packers

Can the Bears do it? Can they actually beat the Packers at Soldier Field? It’s something they haven’t done in six years and it’s something they likely will have to do if they want to make the playoffs. Common sense says they find a way to lose it, but John Fox is a stubborn guy who finds ways to win in the division. Expect him to finally break through here.

Result:  Win

Week 15 vs. Washington Redskins

Another ugly loss from 2015 the Bears are eager to avenge. Washington was a playoff team last year, so they deserve proper respect. They’re also a franchise the Bears haven’t beaten in 13 years. Not the most flattering of losing streaks, especially given how poor the Redskins have been over the years. Tempting fate, this time Chicago gets it done.

Result:  Win

Week 16 @ Minnesota Vikings

There’s no other way to put this. The Bears just have problems whenever they play in Minnesota. It’s hard to win there. Even without Bridgewater, the Vikings will lean on their defense, a loud stadium and Adrian Peterson to once again deliver a frustrating defeat to Chicago at the end of the season. Side prediction:  Shaun Hill will no longer be the quarterback.

Result:  Loss

Final Record:  10-6

The injuries to Tony Romo and Teddy Bridgewater loom large on this new slate of predictions, handing the Chicago Bears two crucial victories inside the NFC that will be most difficult to come by. As a result they finish with their first double-digit win season since 2010. Whether that’s enough to claim a wild card spot in the playoffs is up to the fates. Either way it will be a welcome sign of progress.

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