3. Remain as healthy as possible

As much as production is important, remaining as healthy as possible is also a big factor in making a playoff run. One of the main differences between the 2018 and 2019 Bears were the injuries. While the Bears had their share of injuries in 2018, including to Allen Robinson and Khalil Mack, they weren’t serious.

The Bears lost several key starters to injury in 2019, including defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, linebacker Danny Trevathan and all three of their top-three tight ends in Trey Burton, Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker.

Obviously you can’t control what happens during a game — one unlucky hit can change a season — but the Bears need to remain as healthy as possible if they’re going to have a chance at making a potential playoff run.