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Chicago Bears Announce 2012 Schedule

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Apr 17, 2012 11:30PM

The Chicago Bears just announced the 2012 schedule. NFL.com noted the Bears have a few tough short weeks on the schedule, starting the season with two games within five days. The Bears also play three Monday night games, one primetime Sunday game and a Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers in week 2.

The schedule is below. See the Bears website for more information.

PRESEASON
Thursday, Aug. 9, Broncos, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 18, Redskins, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 24, @ Giants 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 30, @ Browns, 6:30 p.m.

REGULAR SEASON
Sunday, Sept. 9, Colts, 12 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 13, @ Packers, 7:20 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 23, Rams, 12 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 1, @ Cowboys, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 7, @ Jaguars, 3:05 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 22, Lions, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 28, Panthers, 12 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 4, @ Titans, 12 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11, Texans, 7:20 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 19, @ 49ers, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25, Vikings, 12 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2, Seahawks, 12 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9, @ Vikings, 12 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16, Packers, 12 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 23, @ Cardinals, 3:15 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 30, @ Lions, 12 p.m.