The 1997 Chicago Bears season was their 78th regular season completed in the National Football League (NFL). The team finished with a 4âÂÂ12 record under head coach Dave Wannstedt and missed the playoffs for a third consecutive year. It was the team's first 4-win season since they posted a 4âÂÂ10 record in 1975. It was also the second time where the Bears were the only team from the NFC Central to not make the playoffs. The first time this scenario occurred was in the strike-shortened 1982 season. The Bears defense struggled mightily throughout the season, allowing a franchise-record 421 points in 1997.
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.