Chicago Bears Bye Week Confidence Check!

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country.

Be honest: how many of you guys had the Chicago Bears at 7-2 and in first place at the bye?

There’s a long way to go, but at the midpoint of the 2026 season, the Bears look like a legit threat to win the NFC.

I know it’s cliché to say, but the bye is really hitting at an opportune time for the Bears. The running back room should get a boost with D’Andre Swift able to rest up and Kyle Monangai seemingly ready to return from his toe/thumb injury. Wideout Luther Burden III, who has 49 receptions and 644 receiving yards, exited the win…