{"id":89366,"date":"2020-06-03T23:40:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T03:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=89366"},"modified":"2020-06-04T00:43:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T04:43:16","slug":"chicago-bears-easiest-games-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/06\/03\/chicago-bears-easiest-games-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears Easiest Games in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2020-2021 NFL season is just around the corner, and Last Word on Pro Football is analyzing the schedules of all 32 teams. Each team\u2019s 16-game slate will be split into its most difficult (1-8) and easiest games (9-16). This article will focus on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/chi\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Bears<\/a> easiest games of the 2020 schedule:<\/p>\n<h2>Chicago Bears Easiest Games in 2020<\/h2>\n<h3>9. Week 10: vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/min\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Last season, when the Vikings came to Chicago, the Bears owned them with a 16-6 victory. While this was a low-scoring game, the Bears benefited from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CousKi00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kirk Cousins<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0imploding. Cousins made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/game?gameId=401128093\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">27 completions for 36 attempts<\/a> with 233 yards and no touchdowns. Chicago made sure Minnesota\u2019s star receivers were quiet. The Bears defense successfully shut down the Vikings run game, too. Running back, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CookDa01.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dalvin Cook<\/strong><\/a>, only had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/game?gameId=401128093\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14 carries for 35 yards<\/a> and 2.5 yards per attempt with one touchdown. If this is any sort of preview, the Bears should absolutely win. The reason this game is ranked least easy is only that they\u2019re a division rival.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Week 16: at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/jax\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on who is under center at this point, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TrubMi00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mitchell Trubisky<\/strong> <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FoleNi00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nick Foles<\/strong><\/a>, this game could be interesting. The NFL would love to have a story of Foles facing his former team. Yet, even if Trubisky remains the starter, Foles can still share insight with the young quarterback. The Jaguars also no longer have star cornerback, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RamsJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jalen Ramsey<\/strong><\/a>. So, this game should be easy for the Bears.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Week 4: vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/clt\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Colts are starting the 2020 season with a new quarterback\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RivePh00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Philip Rivers<\/strong><\/a>. The veteran quarterback had his worst season to date in 2019 and will be hoping to bounce back from his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/coltswire.usatoday.com\/2020\/05\/31\/indianapolis-colts-news-philip-rivers-elite\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">20 interceptions<\/a>. However, Rivers and the Colts will have to be sure they\u2019re on the same page. The Colts had a tough season last year, ending with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/clt\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7-9 record<\/a>. If Trubisky can make smart, quick decisions and the defense can show up, this game should prove easy.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Week 3: at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/atl\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Atlanta Falcons<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In recent years, the Falcons have struggled. The last time Atlanta was a threat would be in the NFC Championship game<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/game?gameId=400927751\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 44-21 victory<\/a> over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/gnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>. Of course, the Falcons went on to lose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/game?gameId=400927752\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">21-3 halftime lead<\/a> and handed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/nwe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New England Patriots<\/a> another Super Bowl ring. The Falcons have worked to no avail to get back to the postseason. This game should be easy for the Bears.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Week 1: at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/det\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Lions<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Even though this game is at Ford Field, the Bears should win handily. Chicago swept Detroit in last year\u2019s two divisional meetings. The Lions had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/det\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3-12-1 2019 record<\/a>, placing them at the bottom of the NFC North. This game should be winnable for the Bears.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Week 6: at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/car\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carolina Panthers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Panthers now have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BridTe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Teddy Bridgewater<\/strong><\/a> under center after releasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/N\/NewtCa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cam Newton<\/strong><\/a>, who remains a free agent. Carolina is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/thevikingage.com\/2020\/06\/02\/carolina-panthers-raving-teddy-bridgewater-minnesota-vikings\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">raving<\/a> about Bridgewater. His notable five wins for the Saints in Brees\u2019 absence certainly helped him land the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/thevikingage.com\/2020\/06\/02\/carolina-panthers-raving-teddy-bridgewater-minnesota-vikings\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">three-year $63 million contract<\/a> with the Panthers. While Carolina is right to be excited about Bridgewater, Chicago should have a fair shot at coming away with a W.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Week 2: vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/nyg\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Giants<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that the Giants have been struggling. Their last season of above .500 was in 2016 when the team went <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/nyg\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11-5<\/a>. However, their records for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/teams\/nyg\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017-2019<\/a> were as follows: 3-13, 5-11, and 4-12. Since the Giants just last season made the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/syndication.bleacherreport.com\/amp\/2854002-daniel-jones-named-giants-starting-qb-vs-buccaneers-over-eli-manning.amp.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decision<\/a> to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JoneDa05.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Daniel Jones<\/strong><\/a> over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MannEl00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eli Manning<\/strong><\/a>, they are still rebuilding in hope of re-establishing a winning culture. The Bears should have no problems beating New York.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Week 13: vs. Lions<\/h3>\n<p>Again, since Chicago easily bested Detroit in both divisional games last year, it\u2019s likely to happen in 2020. The Lions have tons of work to do so they can once again be competitive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/06\/03\/chicago-bears-most-difficult-games-in-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out the most difficult games on the Bears 2020 schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"WzdmxbNIRpldwYR0_uTwig\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1194168917\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'WzdmxbNIRpldwYR0_uTwig',sig:'0za6Q6-dC26dNnzGu0Nr_N9ergy5CmxFC44G9jWPMNs=',w:'594px',h:'424px',items:'1194168917',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we are discussing and ranking the Chicago Bears easiest games of the upcoming 2020 season. 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