Where do Bears rank in strength of schedule?

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Where are the Bears ranked in strength of schedule for the 2018 season?

Raymond G.

Lake Villa, Illinois

Based on the 2017 records of their 2018 opponents, the Bears are tied for the eighth most difficult schedule in the NFL next year, facing teams that compiled a 133-123 mark this past season, a .520 winning percentage. The Packers have the toughest schedule, playing opponents that went a combined 138-118, a .539 winning percentage. Next season the Bears will host the Vikings (13-3), Lions (9-7), Packers (7-9), Rams (11-5), Seahawks…