CHICAGO BEARS (8-9)

Strengths: A defense led by three-time All-Pro Khalil Mack remains a strength despite a decline the past two seasons. The Monsters of the Midway have gone from ranking third overall in 2018 to 11th, and from leading the NFL with 36 takeaways to finishing tied for 25th with 18 in 2020. Mack had nine sacks in his second straight season in single digits. Getting NT Eddie Goldman back after he opted out of last season should help a run defense that dropped from ninth in 2019 to 15th. Weaknesses: The offensive line is a concern. Chicago signed 39-year-old Jason Peters, hoping the two-time All-Pro can solidify the left tackle spot. RG James Daniels (quad) and RT Germain Ifedi (hip flexor) have been working their way back from injuries. On the positive side, the blocking improved after the Bears shook up their line late last season. They moved Cody Whitehair from center to left guard and inserted Sam Mustipher at center. Tipico Sportsbook Says: Win Super Bowl: 50-1. Over/under wins: 7.5.