Bears’ opponents for 2017 set

The Bears’ list of opponents for 2017 was set Sunday when the Eagles and 49ers each lost to secure last-place finishes in their respective divisions.

Per the NFL’s scheduling formula, the Bears next season will host the Lions, Packers, Vikings, Falcons, Panthers, 49ers, Browns and Steelers.

They will visit the Lions, Packers, Vikings, Buccaneers, Saints, Eagles, Bengals and Ravens.

Only the Eagles and 49ers matchups were determined by the Bears’ last-place divisional finish. The schedule with dates and times for each game won’t be announced until April.

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