Cole Kmet stretches out for the 31-yard touchdown catch against Jacksonville. Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images

Bears Take a Huge Leap Ahead in On SI Power Rankings

Originally posted on Chicago Bears on SI
By Gene Chamberlain | Last updated 10/17/24

Like in most power rankings this week, the Bears took a leap ahead in the weekly On SI poll.
Actually, this was more like being launched into orbit than it was leaping ahead.

With one win over hapless Jacksonville, the Caleb Williams and the Bears moved from 21st to 14th.

They're one behind the Steelers team that Justin Fields quarterbacked to a 4-2 record before being dumped in favor of Russell Wilson. Six fumbles in six games couldn't have helped his cause.

.@ChicagoBears @CALEBcsw is really good; the offense is expanding; and it is a great Sunday afternoon Show...the best part...its just the beginning. #dabears #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/c5SOWgzl8U
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 14, 2024

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In Week 6, Rome Odunze got very open very often. He caught the only two balls Caleb threw at him for significant yardage. Gotta imagine The Bears want Rome to get more involved post bye week.

Can Odunze become Chicago's WR2, or even WR1? pic.twitter.com/1hdZqL8ZXt
— Fantasy Football Astronauts (@FF_Astronauts) October 16, 2024

They're two behind Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney and the Atlanta Falcons. And their next game is against the eighth-ranked Washington Commanders.

The big problem for the Bears in this power ranking and any analysis of their upcoming schedule is the NFC North. All three other NFC North teams are ranked eighth or higher.

The Vikings and Lions are 2-3 in the poll behind the Chiefs.

Would THIS make you hesitate to make any trades for the Chicago Bears before the Deadline? pic.twitter.com/14kTZTZ4v5
— ESPN Chicago (@ESPN1000) October 17, 2024

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