5 prime-time games...the networks must like the Cutler deal too. Having to go on the road to Fudge-packerville then home against the Steelers isn't the best way to open a season. Playing all of the teams in both conference championships looks a little one-sided too (the Bears are the only team that will do so).

Here's hoping for a hot start and a wideout to step up!

Ray

good thing is the late December schedule.  I love to watch them in the cold and snow.  The idea that they have the easiest schedule(because of the lions) is really not reassuring.  But 2 games against the lions and games against the seahawks, bengals, browns, and rams look pretty good.  Hopefully those treat us good.  And nothing would be sweeter than putting the first 2 in the win column to show the league that this is our year.

the bears technically have the easiest schedule with a combined opponent win percentage of .414

Playoffs!!!

yes, it is easiest if you take last years opponents schedule...but in the current NFL, high draft picks, free agents and the year-to-year ups and downs, equate to rankings being turned upside down. Last year a 3 win Atlanta team looked like gold on the schedule and how about those patsies in the desert? The Lions will win at least 3-4 games this year (yeah, I know that is hardly great, but if one of those is a jump up and bite you game against Chicago, it could spell trouble).