The Chicago Bears will face a challenging schedule in 2025, with matchups against 10 teams that made the 2024 playoffs and several intriguing home and road games.
Home Games
- Division Rivals: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
- NFC Opponents: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints
- AFC North Opponents: Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers
The Cowboys and Steelers are marquee matchups at Soldier Field. Dallas is looking to rebound from a down season, and Pittsburgh remains a consistent playoff contender. The Browns, behind their rebuilt roster, and the Giants, with their solid NFC East presence, add extra intrigue to the home slate.
Away Games
- Division Rivals: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
- NFC Opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, San Francisco 49ers
- AFC North Opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals
- AFC West Opponent: Las Vegas Raiders
The road schedule is loaded with top-tier opponents. The Eagles and 49ers present significant challenges, and a trip to face the Ravens will mark the Bears’ first meeting with Baltimore since the trade of Roquan Smith. Matchups against the Bengals and Raiders round out the tough road stretch.
Key Matchups
- Steelers at Bears: This could be a pivotal game for the Bears’ progress, particularly if Justin Fields is still leading the offense.
- Ravens at Bears: A reunion with Roquan Smith adds a layer of drama to this contest.
- Eagles, Lions, and Packers: All playoff teams and perennial powerhouses, these games will test the Bears’ ability to compete in a tough NFC.
Challenges Ahead
The Bears’ schedule includes 10 games against 2024 playoff teams, underscoring the uphill battle for a team finishing in last place this season. With matchups against both the AFC North and top NFC teams like the Eagles and Cowboys, the road to improvement won’t be easy.
What’s Next?
The Bears will likely spend the offseason shoring up their roster to tackle this challenging schedule. Whether Justin Fields continues as the face of the franchise or a new direction is taken, the 2025 season will be critical in defining the team’s trajectory.
