The Bears began the season 2–0, but things quickly fell apart as the team fell into an eight-game losing streak, including a loss at home to the New England Patriots where, despite having a 27–6 lead at some point, the Patriots came back and won the game late in the fourth quarter.
At the outset, the Bears had a promising start, winning their first two games. Nevertheless, they soon encountered setbacks, experiencing an eight-game losing streak, including a home loss to the New England Patriots where they initially held a substantial lead but ultimately lost as time elapsed in the fourth quarter.