Tom Brady Set to Return to Soldier Field as Bears' 2018 Opponents Set
By James Neveau •
With the NFL season winding down, the Chicago Bears are guaranteed a last place finish in the NFC North, and as a result they now know who they will play during the 2018 season.
The last two pieces of the puzzle fell into place over the weekend, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants both finished in last place in their respective divisions. The Bears will host the Buccaneers, playing them for the fifth straight season, next year, and they will travel to New York to take on the Giants.
The Bears already knew a good number of their opponents for next year, as Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will come to Soldier Field to play the Bears. The Bears will also host the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, giving them a trio of tough opponents on the lakefront.
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Josh Sitton #71 of the Chicago Bears on the field before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears returns a kickoff against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford #9 looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by T.J. Jones #13 of the Detroit Lions during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by T.J. Jones #13 of the Detroit Lions during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears runs for yardage against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 looks to pass the ball against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron #85 celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay #23 runs with the ball past Chicago Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) during the third quarter at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions is sacked by Roy Robertson-Harris #95 of the Chicago Bears during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Tion Green #38 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball against Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Jamal Agnew #39 of the Detroit Lions runs against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs #28 celebrates his second half interception against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 attempts to run against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Chicago Bears wide receiver Markus Wheaton #12 juggles the ball for an incomplete pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Chicago Bears wide receiver Markus Wheaton #12 juggles the ball for an incomplete pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen #29 is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Teez Tabor #30 during the second half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions running back Tion Green #38 fights for yardage against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 after the Lions defeated the Bears20-10 at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
For their road games, the Bears will travel to Arizona and Miami next season, as well as taking a trip out to San Francisco to play the 49’ers for the fifth straight year.
