In our Week 9 power rankings, the Chicago Bears landed at No. 2. It is the highest they’ve been ranked in a long time. They only trail the Buffalo Bills, who will play the Bears in late December. That, like their recent two games against the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, will be another great measuring stick for this group. 

Following the win over the Seahawks in Week 9, it is expected that Chicago will start to truly get the respect they deserve as a top team in the NFL. They have an elite coach, an elite quarterback, and now an elite interior defensive lineman. 

Did beating the champs finally ascend the Bears into a top 5 team going into Week 9? According to us, yes, but where do some other outlets rank Chicago?