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An offseason look at 2022 opponents

The 2021 NFL season is officially in the books, and we’re full steam ahead into the offseason. While it’s too early to judge where every team is heading into 2022 — especially with free agency and the NFL draft on the horizon — it’s a good time to look ahead at what lies in store.

The Bears will face the AFC East and NFC East next season, which includes home games against the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins, as well as away games against the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

With the Bears projected to finish third in the NFC North, they’ll also face the same-place finisher in the NFC South and NFC West. With that additional 17th game, they’ll host the AFC South same-place finisher.

Here’s a quick look at which teams the Bears will play next season and where they finished in 2021.

Atlanta Falcons (AWAY)

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Last season: 7-10, third in NFC South

The Falcons are coming off a third-place finish in a…

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