Panthers vs. Bears could have big impact on pursuit of No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears, currently with a 2-7 record at the season’s halfway mark, are not in the top spot in the race for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In fact, they are not even in second place right now. However, they will have their fate in their hands in the coming weeks as they take on several teams that could be competing with them for that selection.

As it stands, the Cardinals are currently leading the draft order with a 1-8 record, just ahead of the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers, in turn, are just ahead of the Bears, who occupy the No. 3 pick at this time. Their pick will convey to the Bears as a result of a trade that took place in the 2023 NFL Draft.

If the Panthers win their upcoming game against the Bears, they would move to 2-7 on the season, while the Bears would drop to 2-8. Conversely, if the Bears win, their record would improve to 3-7, pushing them back to No. 6 in the draft order.

How the Schedules Look After This Week:

The Bears have seven games left after their game against the Panthers, including matchups against playoff teams and non-playoff foes. The Cardinals also have a challenging schedule ahead, with four games against playoff-hopeful teams. The Panthers, on the other hand, have a mix of games against playoff and non-playoff teams for the remainder of the season.