A season of historic firsts and franchise-worst streaks for the Chicago Bears
In short: The 2024 Chicago Bears season was defined by extreme volatility. After a promising 4–2 start, the team spiraled into a 10-game losing streak, tying a franchise record. This chaotic campaign saw unprecedented coaching changes and the end of a long-standing era of ownership.
The 2024 campaign was a season of historic shifts for the Chicago franchise. For the first time in the team's century-long history, a head coach, Matt Eberflus, was fired mid-season following a 4–8 start and a series of narrow losses. His departure led to the appointment of Thomas Brown as the franchise's first-ever interim head coach. This instability followed a period of significant roster and staff turnover, including the hiring of Jennifer King, who became the first female coach in Bears history.
On the field, the season was marked by dramatic swings in momentum. Starting 4–2, the Bears achieved their finest opening stretch since 2020, spurred by defeating the Tennessee Titans; during that game, rookie QB Caleb Williams joined David Carr (2002) as the only #1 overall pick to win his debut NFL start. However, the momentum vanished during a 10-game losing streak that tied the franchise record set in 2022. This streak included a bizarre 'Hail Maryland' loss to the Washington Commanders, where a pass tipped by Tyrique Stevenson was caught by Noah Brown after the cornerback was caught taunting fans.
The season also marked a significant transition for the organization's leadership. Virginia Halas McCaskey's death occurred one month after this season, marking her last year as owner. Despite the struggles, the Bears managed to end the season on a high note, securing a 24–22 victory over the Green Bay Packers. This win snapped an 11-game losing streak against their division rivals and marked the team's first road win on a Sunday since 2021.
Ultimately, the Bears finished with a 5–12 record, marking their fourth consecutive losing season and ensuring a last-place finish in their division.
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