 However, during the 2016 season, the Bears regressed heavily, compiling a 3–13 record (their worst since the NFL's change to 16-game seasons in 1978).The season included several injuries to starters and secondary players, including Jay Cutler, who only played five games as a result of two separate injuries.Backup quarterback Brian Hoyer started the next three games before a broken arm put him out for the season.