You’ll Love Who Sports Illustrated Says Chicago Bears Beat Out For Playoff Spot

Optimism is high around the Chicago Bears for the first time in years. It doesn’t feel manufactured, either. This isn’t your usual off-season overflowing with hopium. It genuinely feels like the Bears have put together a competitive roster. Start with the defense. It started 2023 playing bad football but finished among the league’s best after Matt Eberflus took over play calling and Montez Sweat arrived via trade. They also have one of the league’s most talented secondaries and a strong linebacking group.