The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of the 2023 NFL season against the Green Bay Packers, which kicks off a new era in the league’s oldest rivalry.
Despite finishing with a 3-14 season in 2022, there’s plenty of optimism surrounding the Bears in 2023. That has to do with improvements on offense and defense, as well as the expectation that quarterback Justin Fields is poised for a breakout season.
Can the Bears shock everyone and contend for a wide-open NFC North? Perhaps. But can they surprise everyone with a playoff appearance after winning three games a season ago? Maybe not just yet. Our Bears Wire staff shares their predictions for Chicago’s 2023 season.