The 1998 Chicago Bears season was their 79th regular season completed in the National Football League (NFL). The club posted a 4–12 record under head coach Dave Wannstedt. It was the club's second straight 4–12 finish, which ultimately cost Wannstedt his job.
Offseason[]
NFL draft[]
Main article:
1998 NFL Draft[1]
Personnel[]
Staff[]
| 1998 Chicago Bears staff
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Front office
- Chairman of the Board – Ed McCaskey
- President and Chief Executive Officer – Michael McCaskey
- Vice President of Operations – Ted Phillips
- Vice President of Player Personnel – Mark Hatley
- Director of College Scouting – Bill Rees
- Director of Pro Personnel – Rick Spielman
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
- Defensive Coordinator – Bob Slowik
- Defensive Line – Clarence Brooks
- Linebackers – Carlos Mainord
- Defensive Backs – Greg Schiano
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
- Physical Development Coordinator – Russ Riederer
- Assistant Physical Development Coordinator – Steve Little
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Roster[]
| 1998 Chicago Bears roster
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
Practice squad
Rookies in italics
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Regular season[]
Schedule[]
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Date
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Opponent
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Result
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TV Time
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Attendance
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September 6, 1998
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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L 24–23
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CBS 12:00pm
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55,614
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| 2
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September 13, 1998
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at Pittsburgh Steelers
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L 17–12
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FOX 12:00pm
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59,084
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September 20, 1998
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at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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L 27–15
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FOX 3:15pm
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64,328
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| 4
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September 27, 1998
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Minnesota Vikings
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L 31–28
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FOX 3:15pm
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57,783
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| 5
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October 4, 1998
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Detroit Lions
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W 31–27
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FOX 12:00pm
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66,944
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October 11, 1998
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at Arizona Cardinals
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L 20–7
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FOX 3:05 pm
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50,495
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| 7
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October 18, 1998
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Dallas Cowboys
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W 13–12
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FOX 3:15pm
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59,201
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| 8
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October 25, 1998
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at Tennessee Oilers
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W 23–20
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FOX 3:15pm
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40,089
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| 9
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Bye
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| 10
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November 8, 1998
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St. Louis Rams
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L 20–12
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FOX 12:00pm
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50,263
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| 11
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November 15, 1998
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at Detroit Lions
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L 26–3
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ESPN 7:15pm
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63,152
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| 12
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November 22, 1998
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at Atlanta Falcons
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L 20–13
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FOX 12:00pm
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60,804
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| 13
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November 29, 1998
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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L 31–17
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FOX 12:00pm
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51,938
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| 14
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December 6, 1998
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at Minnesota Vikings
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L 48–22
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ESPN 7:15pm
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64,247
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| 15
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December 13, 1998
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at Green Bay Packers
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L 26–20
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FOX 12:00pm
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59,813
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December 20, 1998
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Baltimore Ravens
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W 24–3
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CBS 12:00pm
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40,853
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December 27, 1998
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Green Bay Packers
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L 16–13
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FOX 12:00pm
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58,393
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Standings[]
References[]
External links[]
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