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PFM Archetype Playoff-Caliber Team83.0PFM Team ScoreNFL Rank#13NFC Rank#7Among NFC teamsQB Stability#13Caleb Williams · SteadySeason OutlookPlayoff TeamBuilt to reach the playoffs and cause problems in January.PFM Team DNAChicago Bears Team DNA
Which traits define the Bears DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Primary IdentityBig-Play Threat
Chicago can change a game in one snap. The 87.8 Explosiveness grade makes big plays a real part of the Bears' identity.
Secondary StrengthQuarterback Stability
Caleb Williams gives Chicago a stable plan at quarterback. A 84.0 grade is good enough for the Bears to build around.
Swing FactorDefensive Consistency
Chicago needs more week-to-week consistency on defense. The 79.8 grade leaves the Bears with little room for missed tackles or blown coverages.
PFM ReporterChicago Bears: Health Update Shapes the Current PFM Read
Kyler Gordon made only five combined regular and postseason appearances in 2025. Well into the offseason, the veteran cornerback has still not been able to participate in practices. Gordon was sidelined for OTAs due to a soft-tissue injury. That is not a reason to overreact, but it does make the Chicago Bears' depth picture more important.
The PFM read is not hard to follow. With Caleb Williams in place, the Chicago Bears are No. 10 on the board with an 83.27 public PFM score after they held steady. Nothing in the Chicago Bears offense-defense split screams outlier: offense is 83.76, defense is 79.81.
We see the Chicago Bears as a playoff team, and the gap between QB Stability and Defense Strength explains why there is still something to prove. That is the part of the Chicago Bears roster conversation worth revisiting next. That is the part of the Chicago Bears grade fans should keep checking as the season picture changes.
PFM RatingsWhat the PFM Numbers Say
The latest PFM rankings have Chicago at No. 13 with a score of 83.0. That puts the team in our Playoff Team tier. Inside the NFC North, the Bears are No. 3. PFM sees a fairly even team on both sides of the ball: 83.8 on offense and 79.8 on defense. If you want to know what this team does best, start with Explosiveness at 87.8. That is the biggest reason for the Playoff-Caliber Team archetype. The quarterback situation looks solid with Caleb Williams. Chicago carries a 84.0 QB Stability grade, No. 13 in PFM.
The long-term picture also helps. Franchise Direction is 80.4, No. 2 in PFM. There is still a 8.0-point gap between the best and worst grades, so the roster is not as balanced as it needs to be. The defense is the weak link at 79.8. It is tough to trust the ceiling while that side of the ball remains this far behind.
Last updatedJune 16, 2026PFM Report Card
QB StabilityB+84.0Roster StrengthB81.1Coaching DirectionB82.0Recent PerformanceB80.7Offense StrengthB+83.8Defense StrengthB-79.8Franchise DirectionB80.4ExplosivenessA-87.8NFC North PFM Watch
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