The 2023 NFL season is finally upon us, and for fans of the Chicago Bears, it’s one of the most anticipated years in recent memory. The Bears experienced the worst season of any team last year when they went 3-14, but were able to overhaul their roster on both sides of the ball thanks to an abundance of cap space and prime draft capital.
Now, general manager Ryan Poles’ hard work over the last nine months is ready to be displayed this weekend when the Bears take on the Green Bay Packers to open the season. It will mark the beginning of a pivotal year for many players and coaches, none bigger than quarterback Justin Fields as he enters Year 3. Fields and the offense will look to take a massive step forward thanks to an improved receiving corps and a revamped offensive line. The defense, meanwhile, has a bevy of young playmakers ready to break out.
It should be an interesting season, and though no one knows exactly how it will play out, we can do our best to predict what’s going to happen between now and mid-January. Here are seven bold predictions for the 2023 Bears season.