The NFL has released its 2022 schedule, and we’ve learned exactly when the Chicago Bears will face their 2022 opponents. Chicago will open the season against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 11, which will feature Justin Fields vs. Trey Lance.
Aside from facing their NFC North rivals twice this season, the Bears will square off against the AFC East and NFC East, 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.
They’ll also face the same-place finisher from the NFC South (Atlanta Falcons) and NFC West (San Francisco 49ers). With the additional 17th regular-season game, the Bears will host the Houston Texans.
Below is Bears Wire’s early game-by-game predictions for the 2022 season:
Week 1: Bears vs. 49ers
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The Bears will open the season against the 49ers, where Justin Fields and Trey Lance will headline this matchup at Soldier Field. While all eyes will be on Fields and Lance, this is a game that could come down to defense. Ultimately, we’ll see if the Bears have done enough to help Fields, starting with the offensive line. But it’s hard to have confidence in Chicago coming out of this one with a victory.
Prediction: LOSS
Week 2: Bears at Packers (Sunday Night Football)
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It doesn’t seem to matter where this game is played, the Bears inevitably always lose to the Packers. And on prime time? Forget about it. It’s usually been an ugly affair. For what it’s worth, the Bears haven’t beaten the Packers at Lambeau Field since Thanksgiving 2015.
Prediction: LOSS
Week 3: Bears vs. Texans
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Chicago will host Houston in a battle of second-year quarterbacks in Justin Fields vs. Davis Mills. The Bears get the Texans in the 17th additional game added…