NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2022?
We stacked NFL franchises from those in need of a teardown to those that just need a few tweaks. What are each eliminated team's outlook and offseason priorities?
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6-11, 3rd in NFC North
Tracking NFL head-coach firings and potential openings: Giants now have an opening, plus latest buzz on Jaguars, Raiders jobs
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
Hour 2: Allen Robinson
The guys continue to react to the Texans firing David Culley. Allen Robinson joins to talk about the Bears disappointing season and his impending free agency. We preview Super Wild Card Weekend with Four Downs. Mike Reiss joins to talk about the third matchup between the Bills & Patriots this season.
NFL coaching carousel buzz: What we're hearing for each open job, including candidates to watch
What happened in Miami? What's next for Minnesota and Denver? Our insiders tell you what they know about each team looking for a new coach.
Hour 2: Josh Allen & the cold
The Bears' head coaching search continues...could their guy be Ryan Day? The guys try to decide if teams are Real or Not Real Super Bowl contenders. Damien Woody joins to talk about Josh Allen and the cold weather in Buffalo. Plus, we hit on another Lakers' loss and Ben Simmons' status in A to Z.
Ex-Eagles coach Pederson interviews with Bears
Doug Pederson, who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title only to be let go at the end of the 2020 season after a 4-11-1 finish, interviewed for the vacant head-coaching position with the Bears on Wednesday.
Hour 2: Rodgers buries Judge
Keyshawn doesn't agree with one guy the Bears are interviewing for their GM job. Aaron Rodgers gets a shovel and buries Joe Judge's decision to QB sneak on 2nd & 3rd down in Week 18. Adam Amin joins to preview Bulls/Nets.
ESPN staff
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
ESPN staff
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
Setting The Playoff Table
Laura, RC, Dan, and Swagu sorts the NFL playoff picture, examines the important return of JJ Watt, and explains how Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers fell short of the postseason.
2021 NFL season in review: What went wrong, what's next for non-playoff teams
The Jaguars fired their coach and have the draft's No. 1 pick, and the Browns missed the playoffs, again. What's next for non-playoff teams in 2022?
Hour 1: Kirby's Natty
Kirby Smart finally was able to win National Championship, and managed to do it over Nick Saban. What does this mean for his legacy moving forward? Also, ESPN 1000's David Kaplan rips into George McCaskey for his handling of this yesterday in lieu of the Nagy & Pace firings. Plus, Brian Flores was fired by the Dolphins. Where will he end up? ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins to answer that, and what the best job opening is right now.
The Aftermath of Week 18
We're diving into what stood out to us in week 18. Also, some coaching updates of who was let go.
Hour 4: Breaking Coach/GM Firings
BREAKING: The Bears have fired Matt Nagy & GM Ryan Pace, the Vikings have fired Mike Zimmer & GM Rick Spielman, and the Dolphins fired Brian Flores. The guys react to the crazy news, plus Adam Schefter joins the show..
Bears fire Nagy, GM Pace following 6-11 season
The Chicago Bears have fired coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace after the team posted a 6-11 record this season.
Is Jim Harbaugh the logical replacement for Nagy in Chicago? (2:10)
2022 NFL regular-season opponents for every team
Who will your favorite teams face in 2022? Here's a look at every franchise's home and road opponents for next season.
Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer
— Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had no interest in reflection, still stung by several narrow losses in his eighth year that kept his team out of the playoffs and rendered irrelevant this season-ending win over Chicago.
Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins throws touchdown passes to Smith-Marsette, Jefferson
Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Justin Jefferson help Vikings tie game against Bears
Week 18 NFL injury updates for Kyle Pitts, Jimmy Garoppolo, Lamar Jackson and more
The final week of the NFL regular season is here. Our reporters have the latest on the health of key players entering the weekend.
Bears QB Fields on COVID list ahead of finale
The Chicago Bears placed quarterback Justin Fields on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, putting his ability to play in the team's season finale against the Minnesota Vikings in jeopardy.
Hour 2: Fielding Calls?
Should the Bear risk playing Justin Fields on Sunday? What benefit would that have? How likely is it that Jim Harbaugh is the next coach of the Bears? Also, Troy Aikman says that the Packers are not the favorites to come out of the NFC. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody joins the show
What happens during interviews for prospective NFL head coaches? Go inside the room
When interviewing candidates, teams are looking for who can lead their billion-dollar corporation. Here's how the process unfolds.
Award renamed after late Bears writer Dickerson
The first Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award, given to Bears players who exemplify cooperation and professionalism with local media, has been given to Tashaun Gipson and Robert Quinn. Dickerson, a longtime ESPN Bears writer, died last week of colon cancer.
Fields returns from injury, to start for Bears
After missing two games because of an ankle injury, quarterback Justin Fields will start the Bears' season finale against the Vikings.
2021 NFC North Standings
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards188.630th
Rushing Yards118.714th
Points For18.327th
Points Against23.922nd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | Justin Fields | QB | Ohio State |
| 2(7) | Teven Jenkins | OT | Oklahoma State |
| 5(7) | Larry Borom | OT | Missouri |
| 6(33) | Khalil Herbert | RB | Virginia Tech |
| 6(37) | Dazz Newsome | WR | North Carolina |
| 6(44) | Thomas Graham Jr. | CB | Oregon |
| 7(23) | Khyiris Tonga | DT | BYU |