The Bears have only beat one team over .500

[davids22]

And it was the Colts, who no one expected to be in the position they're in, let alone a possible Wild-Card team.

I realize this may look like a bait thread since I am a Packer's fan, but I always wondered why people on PSD overrated the Bears. They've been the beneficiaries of a very easy schedule (Note: Every NFC North team has had a pretty easy schedule this year), but they've won convincingly against their weaker opponents. However, the Bears haven't beaten a single team that was supposed to be a "lock" for the playoffs, and have only beaten one team who currently sits over .500 (Colts).

They lost 23-10 against the Packers (7-3), and have now lost two games in a row to the Texans (9-1) and the 49ers (7-2-1).

Blame it on Cutler being out, or the terrible weather in Chicago against the Texans, but how does their elite defense give up 32 points to the 9ers backup QB?

The Bears have two games against the Vikings (6-4), the Seahawks (6-4), the Packers (7-3), before finishing with the lowly Cardinals and Lions. This stretch will test this Bears team to see if they're ready for the post-season. So far, they're off to a bad start losing two in a row.

And before any Bears fan tries to derail the thread and make it about the Packers losses (9ers, Colts, and Seahawks*), keep in mind they've won 5 in a row with a huge road win against the Texans. They ALSO now face a huge stretch, playing @Giants, then 3 divisional games with a road game in Chicago, which will also put them to the test.

Say what you will, but the Packers have won the more important games this season. There's no excuse for the Colts loss, and the Packers were outplayed against the 9ers, but they've seemed to find their stride now while the Bears are missing a beat.

[lolPhillies]

[MOST]

Got out played just like the pack did to but still in a good spot like pack

[MOST]

They were just better team tonight it happens

[debo]

Bait thread is baiting.

[tapajafri]

Well i mean it's true that the bears were overrated. They're still a very good team, but even before this MNF game vs SF, I still thought they were overrated and that the Packers were the better team in the North.

[davids22]

I still say the Bears finish 10-6 at least and make the playoffs. Hard to not see them at least finishing the season 3-3. Hoping Cutler at least comes back so we can play them at full strength.

[NateyB24]

I still say the Bears finish 10-6 at least and make the playoffs. Hard to not see them at least finishing the season 3-3. Hoping Cutler at least comes back so we can play them at full strength.

When he does he won't last long if thats the way his Offensive Line protects him.

[DaBears1127]

ESPN compared the 2012 Bears to the 85 Bears, not us.

With that said, the Bears will go as far as their offense goes. I trust the Bears D to keep them in most games. Today was not the case, but they've been great against the other teams, including the Packers and Texans. They had a bad game, it happens.

We haven't beaten a great team so far, but with the exception of last night we've been in every single game this year. It all depends on our offense. If they can play up to their potential, the Bears can beat any team in the NFL. I just don't know if they can reach that potential with this O-line and a dumb OC like Mike Tice not making the necessary adjustments needed.

[More-Than-Most]

With a Healthy cutler they are a lot better than what they showed last night. 1 game. 1 damn game.

[85BearsDefense]

I still say the Bears finish 10-6 at least and make the playoffs. Hard to not see them at least finishing the season 3-3. Hoping Cutler at least comes back so we can play them at full strength.

Just curious who do you see us losing to?

Vs Vikings
Vs Seattle
@Vikings
Vs Packers
@Arizona
@ Lions

I see 5 wins

[85BearsDefense]

Bears will go no worse than 11-5 and I was tempted to say 12-4... but they might rest week 17 who knows.

[Greedy22]

Bears are still a damn good football team, all 3 losses they have are against pretty good to elite teams. As a 49er fan I was pretty confident we'd win, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't completely shocked with this outcome. They will bounce back.

[Greedy22]

Just curious who do you see us losing to?

Vs Vikings
Vs Seattle
@Vikings
Vs Packers
@Arizona
@ Lions

I see 5 wins

When do you guys get Cutler back?

[debo]

Probably next week. I'd be surprised if he's gone more than another week.