Despite starting the season 0–4, and extending the team losing streak to 14 (longest in team history; dating back to the 2022 season),[1] the Bears improved on their 3–14 record from the previous season after a Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings, and improved on their 6–11 record from the 2021 season after a Week 17 win against the Atlanta Falcons, although a Week 15 loss to the Cleveland Browns ensured their third consecutive losing season and fifth consecutive non-winning campaign. After the Carolina Panthers' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on New Year's Eve, they secured the first overall pick in the NFL draft for the second successive season. However, wins by the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers later that day eliminated the Bears from playoff contention for the third consecutive season.
The Bears tied at NFL record for most blown double digit 4th quarter leads, at three.[2]
During the season, Justin Fields became the fourth quarterback since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to have 5,000 passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards in their first 30 starts.[3]
On February 1, 2023, the Bears announced that Jon Hoke was hired as their new cornerbacks coach and passing game coordinator,[7] replacing James Rowe who left to become University of South Florida defensive passing game coordinator.[8]
On September 20, 2023, Defensive Coordinator Alan Williams resigned, citing health and family concerns.[9] According to multiple reports, the Bears’ human resources department was involved in the process that would lead up to Williams’ resignation as a result of inappropriate activity.[10] On October 16, 2023 the Phil Snow was hired as their Defensive Analyst.[11]
On November 1, 2023, Running backs coach David Walker was fired by the Bears over workplace behavior.[12] Omar Young, the assistant quarterbacks and wide receivers coach, replaced him.[13]
The Bears blew a 28–7 lead and lost to Russell Wilson and the Broncos, 31–28. The blown 21-point lead tied for the largest in Bears history.[14] The Bears remained winless and extended their losing streak to 14 games.
Week 5: at Washington Commanders
Week 5: Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders – Game summary
Only a few hours after the death of team legend Dick Butkus, the Bears upset the Commanders, and picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-4. Justin Fields had a perfect passer rating of 158.3 when he threw to D. J. Moore, and D. J. Moore had a day with 230 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns. They broke their losing streak of 14 games dating back to last season.
Week 6: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 6: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
The Bears became the first team in history to lose a game while having possession for over 40 minutes, with the Lions coming back from a 12 point deficit with just 4 minutes and 15 seconds on the clock.[15]
Week 12: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 12: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
