The first-place Chicago Bears — that might take some getting used to — will seek their eighth win in nine games Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers, with or without Aaron Rodgers, visit Soldier Field.

Is all this early success in coach Ben Johnson’s first season sustainable? Remember, the Bears won a division title seven years ago in another first-time head coach’s debut season. Brad Biggs’ weekly Bears mailbag begins there.

How is this season different than Matt Nagy’s fluky first season? Tell us fans this is different and why. — Dhana M., Peoria

I don’t know that the Bears’ success in 2018 was a fluke because that implies there was an element of luck or pure happenstance to it. That team had a dominant defense led by coordinator Vic Fangio. It was the best unit the Bears have fielded

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