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With consecutive wins heading into the bye week, the Chicago Bears are in a good place to self-scout their scheme on both sides of the ball and reassess their roster. I wasn’t in favor of the early bye when the schedule was announced, but all things considered, I think it’s coming at a perfect time for the Bears. We’ve already heard about one possible change to the starting lineup, with Theo Benedet moving to left tackle, and there are a couple of injured players who could make their return for Week 6 on Monday night (October 13) at the Washington Commanders.
Ben Johnson’s offense has been a little up and down, with the running game mostly down. However, last year’s top draft picks, quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, have looked good. Dennis Allen’s defense has been battling through injuries in the back seven, but they’ve yet to show they can stop the run.
The NFL’s trade deadline is on Tuesday, November 4, following Week 9, so if Johnson feels they don’t have the right players to make the necessary adjustments, general manager Ryan POles may make a move.
Here’s how your votes have gone for our Reacts confidence survey this season.
Only eight fanbases are more confident in their favorite team than Chicago fans are in the Bears, and those fans cheer for the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
SB Nation Reacts is a survey of fans across the NFL, and throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans nationwide. Vote here at WCG each week, but also sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
