The Chicago Bears are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history, but they haven’t been playing like it as of late. They’ve only made the playoffs in 2 of the past 12 seasons and have gone through five head coaches (and 15 starting quarterbacks) during that span – which is not a recipe for winning football.
The team was hoping Justin Fields would be their savior – drafting him with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and doubling down on that decision by trading their No. 1 overall pick this past offseason (essentially turning down a shot at Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud). Unfortunately, it hasn’t worked out yet.
Fields has played in 32 games and received 30 starts over the past three seasons. He has a 6-24 record in those starts and has thrown for 5,255 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions. Of course, it’s not just him to blame – no one has stepped up and it has led to a lot of disappointed fans week after week.
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A Look Back at the Chicago Bears’ 14-Game Losing Streak
The past 12 months have been extra miserable for the Chicago Bears. The team went on a 14-game losing streak that began with a loss against Dallas on October 30, 2022 (Week 8 of the 2022 season) and ended with a win against Washington on October 1, 2023 (Week 5 of the 2023 season). It wasn’t pretty.
Justin Fields was the starting quarterback for 12 of those 14 games, but he has been playing better the past two weeks. He threw for 335 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception in the Bears’ Week 4 loss to the Broncos and followed it up with 282 yards and 4 touchdowns in their Week 5 win against Washington.
The Bears have to feel like a large weight has been lifted off their shoulders now that their 14-game losing streak has come to an end – all thanks to a 40-20 win against the Commanders last Thursday (Oct. 5) night. Before we move on, let’s take one last look at their losing streak – which broke a franchise record.
1. Chicago Bears lose to Dallas Cowboys 29-49 in Week 8 (Oct. 30, 2022)
On October 30, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the Dallas Cowboys 29-49 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – it was Week 8 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-5 on the year. The Bears finished with 240 rush yards, 156 passing yards, 1 turnover, 1 takeaway, and 36:04 time of possession.
The Cowboys got off to an early 14-0 lead, but Justin Fields scored a 3-yard rushing TD early in the 2nd quarter. They were down 28-7 before scoring 16 unanswered points. The Cowboys went on yet another run and had a 42-23 lead heading into the fourth quarter – where both teams scored an early touchdown.
Justin Fields went 17 of 23 for 151 yards passing, 60 yards rushing, and 3 total touchdowns. Khalil Herbert added 99 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD, while Darnell Mooney finished with 5 catches for 70 yards. Eddie Jackson had the team’s lone interception, while Jaquan Brisker had the Bears’ lone sack.
2. Chicago Bears lose to Miami Dolphins 32-35 in Week 9 (Nov. 6, 2022)
On November 6, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the Miami Dolphins 32-35 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 9 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-6 on the year. They had more than 11 minutes to hit a game-tying field goal or go-ahead TD, but they couldn’t get the job done.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 252 rushing yards, 123 passing yards, 23 first downs, and 0 turnovers, while their defense allowed 77 rushing yards, 302 passing yards, 21 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 10 for 16 on third down, 1 for 2 on fourth down, and had 4 penalties for 92 yards.
Justin Fields went 17 for 28 with 123 passing yards, 178 rushing yards, and 4 total touchdowns, while Cole Kmet finished the game with 5 catches for 41 yards and 2 touchdowns. The defense failed to get a sack, but Kyler Gordon led the team with 8 tackles and Nicholas Morrow had their lone tackle for loss.
3. Chicago Bears lose to Detroit Lions 30-31 in Week 10 (Nov. 13, 2022)
On November 13, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 30-31 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 10 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-7 on the year. They had a 24-10 lead at the start of the 4th quarter, but were outscored 6-21 in the final 15 minutes of play.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 258 rushing yards, 167 passing yards, 19 first downs, and 1 turnover, while their defense allowed 95 rushing yards, 236 passing yards, 25 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 6 for 11 on third down, 0 for 1 on fourth down, and had 9 penalties for 86 yards.
Justin Fields went 12 for 20 with 167 passing yards, 147 rushing yards, and 4 total touchdowns, while Cole Kmet finished the game with 4 catches for 74 yards and 2 TDs. Jack Sanborn had 12 tackles and 2.0 sacks, Nicholas Morrow had 3 tackles for loss, and Joe Thomas finished with 2 passes defended.
4. Chicago Bears lose to Atlanta Falcons 24-27 in Week 11 (Nov. 20, 2022)
On November 20, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the Atlanta Falcons 24-27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia – it was Week 11 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-8 on the year. The game was tied 24-24 with 8 minutes left, but Atlanta hit a game-winning FG with 2 minutes left.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 160 rushing yards, 153 passing yards, 20 first downs, and 1 turnover, while their defense allowed 149 rushing yards, 131 passing yards, 18 first downs, and 2 takeaways. They were 9 for 16 on third down, 0 for 0 on fourth down, and had 7 penalties for 56 yards.
Justin Fields went 14 for 21 with 153 passing yards, 85 rushing yards, and 2 total touchdowns, while David Montgomery added 67 rushing yards, 54 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown. Their defense failed to record a sack, but Jaquan Brisker, Kyler Gordon, and Nicholas Morrow each had a tackle for loss.
5. Chicago Bears lose to New York Jets 10-31 in Week 12 (Nov. 27, 2022)
On November 27, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the New York Jets 10-31 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey – it was Week 12 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-9 on the year. The Bears were up 10-7 early in the 2nd quarter, but the Jets scored 24 unanswered points.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 127 rushing yards, 179 passing yards, 14 first downs, and 1 turnover, while their defense allowed 158 rushing yards, 315 passing yards, 22 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 4 for 13 on third down, 2 for 3 on fourth down, and had 1 penalty for 10 yards.
Trevor Siemian went 14 for 25 with 179 passing yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT, while David Montgomery had 79 rushing yards and 34 receiving yards. Armon Watts had the team’s lone sack, Jack Sanborn had 15 tackles and 2 tackles for loss, and Cairo Santos made his lone field goal attempt from 22 yards out.
6. Chicago Bears lose to Green Bay Packers 19-28 in Week 13 (Dec. 4, 2022)
On Dec. 4, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers 19-28 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 13 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-10 on the year. They had a 16-3 lead late in the first half, but the Packers scored 18 unanswered points in the 4th quarter.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 155 rushing yards, 254 passing yards, 15 first downs, and 3 turnovers, while their defense allowed 175 rushing yards, 182 passing yards, 21 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 6 for 11 on third down, 0 for 0 on fourth down, and had 5 penalties for 63 yards.
Justin Fields went 20 for 25 with 254 passing yards, 71 rushing yards, and 1 TD, David Montgomery had 61 rushing yards and 1 TD, and Equanimeous St. Brown had 3 catches for 85 yards. The Bears’ defense didn’t record a single sack, but Jack Sanborn led the team with 11 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.
7. Chicago Bears lose to Philadelphia Eagles 20-25 in Week 15 (Dec. 18, 2022)
On December 18, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 20-25 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 15 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-11 on the year. The Bears were trading shots with the Eagles, but their late comeback push just wasn’t enough.
The Bears’ offense finished with 157 rushing yards, 152 passing yards, 15 first downs, and 1 turnover, while their defense allowed 112 rushing yards, 315 passing yards, 20 first downs, and had 3 takeaways. They were 5 of 13 on third down, 0 for 1 on fourth down, and had 6 penalties for 30 yards in the loss.
Justin Fields went 14 for 21 with 152 passing yards, 95 rushing yards, and 2 passing TDs, while David Montgomery finished the game with 53 rushing yards, 38 receiving yards, and 2 total TDs. DeAndre Houston-Carson and Kyler Gordon each had an interception, and Joe Thomas had the lone sack.
8. Chicago Bears lose to Buffalo Bills 13-35 in Week 16 (Dec. 24, 2022)
On December 24, 2022, the Chicago Bears lost to the Buffalo Bills 13-35 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 16 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-12 on the year. The Bears took a 10-6 lead into halftime, but were outscored 29-3 in what was an atrocious second half.
The Bears’ offense finished with 80 rushing yards, 144 passing yards, 11 first downs, and 2 turnovers, while their defense allowed 254 rushing yards, 172 passing yards, 20 first downs, and had 3 takeaways. They were 2 for 12 on third down, 1 for 4 on fourth down, and had 2 penalties for 15 yards in the loss.
Justin Fields went 15 for 23 with 119 passing yards and 1 touchdown, David Montgomery had 84 total yards, and Velus Jones Jr. had 2 catches for 52 yards. Nicholas Morrow and Kyler Gordon each had an interception, Jaquan Brisker had the team’s lone sack, and Cairo Santos hit both of his field goals.
9. Chicago Bears lose to Detroit Lions 10-41 in Week 17 (Jan. 1, 2023)
On January 1, 2023, the Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 10-41 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan – it was Week 17 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-13 on the year. The Bears scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, but were shut out 34-0 in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters of the game.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 200 rushing yards, 75 passing yards, 9 first downs, and 2 turnovers, while their defense allowed 265 rushing yards, 255 passing yards, 26 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 3 for 13 on third down, 0 for 1 on fourth down, and had 3 penalties for 49 yards.
Justin Fields went 7 for 21 with 75 passing yards, 132 rushing yards, and 1 passing touchdown – a 13-yard strike to Cole Kmet in the first quarter. Justin Jones and Trevis Gipson each had a sack, Joe Thomas had 13 tackles and a tackle for loss, and Jaquan Brisker finished the game with 8 tackles.
10. Chicago Bears lose to Minnesota Vikings 13-29 in Week 18 (Jan. 8, 2023)
On January 8, 2023, the Chicago Bears lost to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 18 of the 2022 regular season and their record dropped to 3-14 on the year. They found themselves down 16-0 early in the game, but struggled to maintain any sense of momentum or groove.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 118 rushing yards, 147 passing yards, 13 first downs, and 2 turnovers, while their defense allowed 141 rushing yards, 341 passing yards, 28 first downs, and had 2 takeaways. They were 2 for 9 on third down, 0 for 3 on fourth down, and had 2 penalties for 20 yards.
Nathan Peterman went 11 for 19 with 114 passing yards and 1 passing TD, Velus Jones Jr. had 42 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD, and Cole Kmet had 4 catches for 57 yards and 1 TD. Greg Stroman had an interception, while Jaquan Brisker, Elijah Hicks, and Joe Thomas combined for 34 tackles.
11. Chicago Bears lose to Green Bay Packers 20-38 in Week 1 (Sept. 10, 2023)
On September 10, 2023, the Chicago Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers 20-38 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 1 of the 2023 regular season and they started the year 0-1. They kept it close in the first half, but were outscored 28-14 in the second half as they watched their defense stall.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 122 rushing yards, 216 passing yards, 22 first downs, and 2 turnovers, while their defense allowed 92 rushing yards, 245 passing yards, 15 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 3 for 13 on third down, 1 for 2 on fourth down, and had 7 penalties for 61 yards.
Justin Fields went 24 for 37 with 216 passing yards, 59 rushing yards, and 1 TD, Darnell Mooney had 4 receptions for 53 yards and 1 TD, and Roschon Johnson had 20 rushing yards and 1 TD. Yannick Ngakoue had a sack, while T.J. Edwards led the team with 14 tackles (8 assists) in their Week 1 loss.
12. Chicago Bears lose to Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-27 in Week 2 (Sept. 17, 2023)
On September 17, 2023, the Chicago Bears lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-27 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida – it was Week 2 of the 2023 regular season and they started the year 0-2. The Bears kept it close and were only down 10-13 at halftime, but were outscored 14-7 in the second half.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 67 rushing yards, 211 passing yards, 14 first downs, and 2 turnovers, while their defense allowed 120 rushing yards, 317 passing yards, 19 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 6 for 13 on third down, 0 for 0 on fourth down, and had 5 penalties for 28 yards.
Justin Fields went 16 for 29 with 211 passing yards, 3 rushing yards, and 2 total touchdowns, while D.J. Moore had 6 catches for 104 yards. The Bears’ defense didn’t tally a single sack in the loss, but they had two forced fumbles. T.J. Edwards had 12 tackles and Tremaine Edmunds led the team with 15 tackles.
13. Chicago Bears lose to Kansas City Chiefs 10-41 in Week 3 (Sept. 24, 2023)
On September 24, 2023, the Chicago Bears lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 10-41 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri – it was Week 3 of the 2023 regular season and their record dropped to 0-3 on the year. All 10 of their points came in the fourth quarter – they were down 41-0 entering that quarter.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 116 rushing yards, 99 passing yards, 11 first downs, and 2 turnovers, while their defense allowed 153 rushing yards, 303 passing yards, 31 first downs, and had 2 takeaways. They were 4 for 12 on third down, 1 for 2 on fourth down, and had 6 penalties for 32 yards.
Justin Fields went 11 for 22 with 99 passing yards, 47 rushing yards, and 1 TD, while D.J. Moore had 3 catches for 41 yards and 1 TD. Jack Sanborn and Quindell Johnson each had an interception, while T.J. Edwards led the team with 17 tackles and 2 tackles for loss – Terell Smith had 10 tackles and 1 TFL.
14. Chicago Bears lose to Denver Broncos 28-31 in Week 4 (Oct. 1, 2023)
On October 1, 2023, the Chicago Bears lost to the Denver Broncos 28-31 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois – it was Week 4 of the 2023 regular season and their record dropped to 0-4 on the year. The Bears were up 28-7 late in the third quarter, but allowed 24 unanswered points in the final 16 minutes of play.
The Bears’ offense finished the game with 171 rushing yards, 335 passing yards, 26 first downs, and 2 turnovers, while their defense allowed 97 rushing yards, 223 passing yards, 17 first downs, and had 0 takeaways. They were 6 for 12 on third down, 1 for 3 on fourth down, and had 10 penalties for 91 yards.
Justin Fields went 28 for 35 with 335 passing yards, 25 rushing yards, and 4 passing TDs, Khalil Herbert had 103 rushing yards and 1 receiving TD, Cole Kmet had 7 catches for 85 yards and 2 TDs, and D.J. Moore had 8 catches for 131 yards and 1 TD. T.J. Edwards led the team with 9 tackles.
Who Owns the Longest Losing Streak in NFL History?
The Chicago Bears set a new franchise record for most losses in a row with their 14-game losing streak between 2022 and 2023. They became just the 25th team to lose at least 14 games in a row and the most recent team to do so since the Jacksonville Jaguars lost 20 games in a row between 2020 and 2021.
That Jaguars’ losing streak is absolutely atrocious, but it’s still not the worst the NFL has ever seen. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a 26-game losing streak between Sept. 12, 1976 and Dec. 4, 1977, and the Chicago Cardinals lost 29 consecutive games in a row between Oct. 25, 1942 and October 7, 1945.
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We should also highlight the Oakland Raiders for their 19-game losing streak between Nov. 11, 1961 and Dec. 9, 1962, the Detroit Lions for their 19-game losing streak between Dec. 30, 2007 and Sept. 20, 2009, and the Houston Texans for their 18-game losing streak between Oct. 9, 1972 and Oct. 28, 1973.
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