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Marc Trestman enters his second season as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Trestman’s 2014-15 Bears face a schedule that ranks right in the middle according to the NFL’s strength of schedule list that is determined by the 2013 win-loss records of their opponents.

The Bears’ opponents have a 2013 winning percentage of .496, which is just under the average .500. Chicago’s schedule includes the normal six matchups against NFC North foes as well as meetings with the AFC East and NFC South.


The early portion of the schedule places the Bears away from Soldier Field for five of the first eight weeks of the season. After a Week 9 bye, the Bears play five of their final eight homes at home.

Featured matchups include an inter-conference meeting on the road in New England in Week 8 and a Sunday night primetime game in Green Bay following the bye in Week 10. Also, the Bears make their first appearance on Thanksgiving Day since 2004, this time against Detroit.

After Week 5, the NFL has the option to switch games in-and-out of primetime with their new flexible schedule system. So continue to check for updates on this schedule for any changes in the Bears games moving forward.

Week 1: Buffalo Bills 23, Chicago 20

Despite being highly favored against the rebuilding Bills, the Bears were unable to earn a season-opening win at home.

The Bears trailed 17-7 at the half, but a 41-yard Robbie Gould field goal and 11-yard touchdown reception by Brandon Marshall tied things up heading into the final quarter.

The Bills took a three-point lead with about four minutes remaining, but the Bears drove down the field on the next drive. They settled for a 37-yard field goal to tie it after they had chances to win it regulation.

A 38-yard scamper by veteran Fred Jackson set up the game-winning field goal by Dan Carpenter in overtime. This game 427 total yards of offense by the Bears, including 169 yards combined by running back Matt Forte. But two costly interceptions by Jay Cutler plagued the Bears.

Week 2: Chicago 28, San Francisco 49ers 20

The Bears avoided their first 0-2 start since 2003. Wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery played through injuries despite not practicing much throughout the week. Marshall caught three touchdowns, including a one-handed grab to put the Bears on the board at the half.

The Bears trailed 17-7 at the half just like Week 1, but Jay Cutler threw three fourth quarter touchdowns and the Bears’ defense forced four turnovers to come away with the upset win at the new Levi’s Stadium. Rookie Kyle Fuller reeled in two interceptions with Charles Tillman on the sideline. It was revealed later that week that Tillman would be placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn triceps.

3. Week 3: Chicago 27, New York Jets 19

The Bears intercepted Jets second-year quarterback Geno Smith twice and allowed New York to score only one touchdown. Second-year linebacker made his first start of the season with Shea McClellin out with a hand injury. Bostic finished the night with a team-high 13 tackles.

For the second straight week, the Bears faced a fierce run defense and Matt Forte was held to 33 yards on 13 carries. But Cutler was cool under pressure, tossing two touchdown passes and no interceptions despite being sacked four times and blitzed over 40 percent of the night. The win put the Bears a top the division with Detroit.

4. Week 4: Packers 38, Chicago 17

The Bears allowed Green Bay's star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to pick them apart as he tossed four touchdowns and only threw six incompletions on 28 pass attempts.

Cutler on the other hand had a solid first half, tossing two touchdown passes, but the third quarter derailed the Bears as he threw two interceptions and things faded quickly for them.

Penalties, a sloppy second half and interesting coaching decisions plagued the Bears. The Bears' defense didn't do their offense any favors as this game turned into a shootout right out of the gate.

5. Week 5: Panthers 31, Chicago 24 

The Bears held a 14-point lead prior to 12 seconds before the end of the first half. Conservative play-calling in the third-quarter, a bad no call late and three turnovers on their last three possessions plagued the Bears in Carolina.

Ex-Bear Greg Olsen burned the Bears for two touchdowns, including what proved to be the game winner in the fourth quarter, when he won the one-on-one battle with safety Danny McCray.

Chicago's head coach Marc Trestman has more to figure out then he would like to through five games this season. But it's time to make adjustments something he hasn't been great at doing thus far.

6. Week 6: Chicago 27, Falcons 13

Jay Cutler tossed 381 yards, the most in a Bears uniform as the Bears dominated the Falcons on the road.

Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery combined for 249 receiving yards and Matt Forte added two rushing touchdowns.

Nickelback Demontre Hurst reeled in his first career interception in his first start and Jared Allen and Willie Young combined for three sacks.

7. Week 7: Dolphins 27, Chicago 14

The Bears continued their struggles at home, dropping their third game at Soldier Field. The offense turned the ball over three times (Cutler interception, Cutler fumble and Rosario fumble) as the defense seemed to be on the field much too often.

Brandon Marshall's outburst in the locker room after the game didn't help quiet any of the doubters. The Bears have a lot of talent and are underachieving at this point.

8. Week 8: Patriots 51, Chicago 23

Tom Brady had his way with the Bears playing an almost flawless game completing 30 of 35 passes for 354 yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Tight end Rob Gronkowski hauled in nine receptions for 149 yards and three receptions before leaving the game due to dehydration. Basically he's just too good.

The Bears have a lot of soul searching to do heading into their Week 9 bye, individually with the players, coaches and schemes. 

Cutler has never won at Lambeau Field where the Bears will play in Week 10. He's just 1-9 lifetime against the Packers. The game is a must-win if the Bears want to have a prayer of somehow making the playoffs.

9. Week 9: Bye

The Bears get a much needed bye after playing only three games at home through the first eight weeks.

Chicago plays five of their final eight games against division opponents, including all the meetings with the Vikings and Lions.

10. Week 10: Packers 55, Chicago 14

This was a struggle for the Bears, who allowed 50 plus points in back-to-back games in the first time in franchise history.

The primetime blowout loss puts them in a hole that they might not be able to break out of. They will need to win out and hope for a miracle to have any chance of sniffing the postseason.

11. Week 11: Chicago 21, Vikings 13

The Bears pick up a much needed win as Cutler tosses 330 yards, three touchdowns and the offense moves the ball well.

The 13 points allowed were the fewest in the Marc Trestman era.

12. Week 12: Chicago 21, Bucs 13

The Bears' defense stepped up in a big way forcing four turnovers, including three in the second half. Cutler and Co. turned that into 14 points as Matt Forte totaled over 100 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.

13. Week 13: Lions 34, Chicago 17

Despite scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter, the Bears couldn't do much the rest of the way as the Lions took them down on Thanksgiving.

The Bears' playoff hopes are as slim as they come as they head back to Chicago for a Week 14 clash with the Cowboys. They would have to win out and hope a 9-7 record would be enough to sneak into the postseason. It looks unlikely at this point.

14. Week 14: Dallas Cowboys 41, Chicago 28

The Bears were officially eliminated from the playoffs after their Thursday night blowout loss to the Cowboys and a Lions win.

Jay Cutler and Co. has little to play for over the final three games other than pride which at this point could be very important to have in the city of Chicago.

15. Week 15: New Orleans Saints 31, Chicago 15

Jay Cutler was sacked a season-high seven times and threw three interceptions as the Bears' offense continued its lackadasical play at home.

Cutler was benched during the week leading up to the Detroit game in favor of Jimmy Clausen. Marc Trestman said that the quarterback play has been struggling and the hope is Clausen will provide a spark.

16. Week 16: Lions 21, Chicago 14

Chicago was competitive on defense against Matthew Stafford forcing three turnovers, but the offense generated just 14 points with Jimmy Clausen under center.

This game will forever be known as the Dominic Raiola stomp game. The Lions veteran center stomped on Bears rookie Ego Ferguson's leg. He earned a suspension for the season finale against the Packers.

17. Week 17: Vikings 13, Chicago 9

The Bears came out flat and looked uninspired in what proved to be Marc Trestman's final game as the head coach.

Trestman coached the team for two seasons posting a 13-19 record. 8-8 in 2013 and 5-11 in 2014.