The Bears have done a good job of rebounding from lopsided losses in recent seasons. Since 2008, they are 5-1 in games immediately following a defeat of at least 20 points.

In 2008, they lost by 34 points at Green Bay and then beat the Rams and fell by 20 points at Minnesota before defeating the Jaguars.

In 2009, they followed losses of 35 points to the Bengals, 20 points to the Cardinals, 26 points to the Vikings and 24 points to the Ravens with wins over the Browns, Rams and Vikings and a loss to the 49ers.