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.
Initially, the Bears had a strong beginning, winning their first two games. However, they soon encountered difficulties, succumbing to an eight-game losing skid, including a home defeat to the New England Patriots where they initially held a substantial lead but ultimately lost as time expired in the fourth quarter.