How the Bears’ 2021 schedule might work against them

The NFL released the 2021 season schedule last week and while we’ve gone over the potential wins and losses, there are some hidden potholes in the Bears’ slate that might put them at a disadvantage. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss some of those scheduling snags based on the research of NBC Sports Edge’s Warren Sharp before diving into the back-and-forth between the Rams’ Jalen Ramsey and Bears fans with just under four months to go until the Bears open their season in Los Angeles as a 7-point underdog.

(2:55) - Why the previous year’s opponent winning percentages aren’t a good way to look at the upcoming season’s strength of schedule

(4:25) - How the Bears are at a massive rest & preparation disadvantage against their 2021 opponents

(12:25) - What can the coaching staff do to overcome those scheduling disadvantages?

(19:25) - Great teams overcome attrition, and some NFL teams that have very early & late bye weeks will have to do just that

(24:55) - Jalen Ramsey and Bears fans are already beefing with months to go before the season opener in Los Angeles

(30:10) - The Bears are 7-point underdogs in Week 1 against the Rams - is that a fair line?

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